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MalfunctionNHW

PATCH

Received Apr 6, 2012 · Event occurred Jan 27, 2012

Report 2124215-2012-01718 · MDR key 2520267

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Product code (NHW)
Model (0041)

Device

Generic name

Implantable Lead

Model number

0041

Product problems

  • Fracture

Patient

50 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING A NORMAL DEVICE CHANGEOUT, THIS EPICARDIAL LEAD PATCH WAS NOTED TO BE FRACTURED. FLUOROSCOPY CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A BREAK IN THE PATCH CONDUCTOR COILS. THE LEAD WAS SURGICALLY ABANDONED AND REPLACED WITH NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE LEAD WAS SURGICALLY ABANDONED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT WILL BE UPDATED IF MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.