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MalfunctionLDF

Unknown Temporary Pacing Electrode

Received May 23, 2026 · Event occurred May 14, 2026

Report 1018233-2026-03402 · MDR key 25265127

Device

Generic name

Temporary Pacing Electrode

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Positioning Failure
  • Nonstandard Device

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(6). THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. THE REPORTED PRODUCT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN. THE UDI NUMBER FOR THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE. H11: SECTIONS A THROUGH F - THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BD REPRESENTS ALL THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT / REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO BD.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED BY CRITICAL CARE NURSES REPORTED IN AN ONLINE SURVEY THAT NO, THE TEMPORARY PACING ELECTRODE (TPE) CATHETER COULD NOT BE SUCCESSFULLY PLACED BECAUSE UNCLEAR IN RELATION TO BALLOON OR RIGHT HEART CURVE TPE, MENTIONING THAT THE DEVICE WAS USED FOR 7 DAYS.