InjuryNHW
PATCH
Received Jul 9, 2013 · Event occurred Nov 17, 2012
Report 2124215-2013-10220 · MDR key 3213597
Device
Product problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
Patient
81 YR
- Unspecified Infection
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
AS NO FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS REPORT IS EXPECTED, OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE. THIS INVESTIGATION WILL BE UPDATED SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION BE PROVIDED.
Description of Event or Problem
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT THIS PRODUCT WAS INVOLVED IN INFECTION. THE LEAD WAS DETACHED AND HAD BACTERIA ON IT. THE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY WHAT HAD SPECIFICALLY DETACHED AMONG THE LEADS AFTER ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION INDICATES THAT THE PRODUCT WAS SURGICALLY ABANDONED.