inforMED
InjuryNHW

PATCH

Received Oct 5, 2011 · Event occurred Jul 12, 2011

Report 2124215-2011-12613 · MDR key 2277722

Device

Generic name

Implantable Lead

Model number

0041

Product problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

56 YR

  • Unspecified Infection

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT THIS EPICARDIAL PATCH WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO PATIENT INFECTION. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED DURING THE PROCEDURE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THERE IS NO ALLEGATION AGAINST DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY AND DUE TO THIS, ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED. THE SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO PATIENT INFECTION.