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InjuryDRN

ENHANCED EXTERNAL COUNTERPULSATION

Received Feb 21, 2006 · Event occurred Jan 16, 2006

Report 2435300-2006-00002 · MDR key 678775

Device

Generic name

Device, Counter-pulsating, External

Manufacturer

Vasomedical, Inc.

Model number

LUMENAIR

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

49 YR

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Heart rate, increased
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THIRTY THREE MINS INTO THE 5TH TREATMENT SESSION, THE PT EXPERIENCED RAPID A-FIB. HEART RATE INCREASED TO 130BPM. THE PT WAS TAKEN TO THE ER.