InjuryNHW
ENPATH
Received Jan 13, 2012 · Event occurred Dec 28, 2011
Report 2124215-2012-00355 · MDR key 2415398
Device
Product problems
- Fracture
Patient
56 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE LEAD WAS SURGICALLY ABANDONED AND WAS NOT RETURNED FOR TESTING. THEREFORE, BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CANNOT CONFIRM THE REPORTED CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS. NO OTHER ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED. THIS PRODUCT ISSUE WILL BE UPDATED IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
Description of Event or Problem
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING A ROUTINE FOLLOW UP VISIT, A FRACTURE OF THIS LEFT VENTRICULAR (LV) EPICARDIAL LEAD WAS REVEALED. A REVISION PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED AND THE LEAD WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SUCCESSFULLY REPLACED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.