inforMED
InjuryNHW

ENPATH

Received Apr 15, 2011 · Event occurred Mar 31, 2011

Report 2124215-2011-05926 · MDR key 2059939

Device

Generic name

Implantable Lead

Model number

4046

Product problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

77 YR

  • Pocket Erosion

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE SYSTEM REMAINS IMPLANTED AND NO OTHER ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED. THIS ISSUE WILL BE RE-EVALUATED IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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Description of Event or Problem

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT A SUBCUTANEOUS EROSION OF THIS POCKET WAS OBSERVED. THE REVISION PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED AND THE POCKET WAS DRAINED AND CULTURED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.