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MalfunctionLDF

SWAN-GANZ BIPOLAR PACING CATHETER FOR FEMORAL INSERTION

Received Mar 27, 2025 · Event occurred Mar 10, 2025

Report 2015691-2025-02333 · MDR key 21715463

Device

Generic name

Electrode, Pacemaker, Temporary

Model number

PE075F5

Lot number

65651123

Product problems

  • Pacing Problem
  • Pacing Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

AS REPORTED, RIGHT AFTER INSERTION IN THE PATIENT, A SWAN-GANZ PACING CATHETER DID NOT PACE. WHEN THE CATHETER WAS REPLACED, THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION OF PATIENT INJURY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE EVALUATION IS ANTICIPATED. HOWEVER, THE COMPLAINT CANNOT BE CONFIRMED WITHOUT THE COMPLETION OF A PRODUCT EVALUATION. A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FORTHCOMING WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED. COMPLAINT HISTORIES FOR ALL REPORTED EVENTS ARE REVIEWED AGAINST TRENDING CONTROL LIMITS ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND ANY EXCURSIONS ABOVE THE CONTROL LIMITS ARE ASSESSED AND DOCUMENTED AS A PART OF THE MONTHLY REVIEW.