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MalfunctionLDF

PACEL FLOW DIRECTED PACING CATHETER

Received Aug 26, 2025 · Event occurred Jul 26, 2025

Report 3005334138-2025-00521 · MDR key 22900367

Device

Generic name

Electrode, Pacemaker, Temporary

Manufacturer

Abbott Medical

Model number

401763

Catalog number

401763

Lot number

10648653

Product problems

  • Material Separation
  • Material Separation

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION ARE INCONCLUSIVE SINCE THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS. THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS REVIEWED TO ENSURE THAT EACH MANUFACTURING AND INSPECTION OPERATION WAS PERFORMED. BASED ON THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE CAUSE OF THE REPORTED INCIDENT COULD NOT BE CONCLUSIVELY DETERMINED.

Description of Event or Problem

DURING TAVI PROCEDURE WHEN THE TEMPORARY PACEMAKER WAS IMPLANTED IN THE PATIENT, AND THE BALLOON IN THE PACING LEAD RUPTURED. THE PACEL WAS REPLACED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO ADVERSE HARM TO THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS DISCARDED.