COROX OTW-S 85-BP
Report
- Report Number
- 1028232-2013-00662
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- March 13, 2013
- Date of Event
- July 26, 2012
- Report Date
- February 22, 2013
- Manufacturer
- BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG
- Product Code
- NKE
- PMA / PMN Number
- P070008
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- OR, US
- Reporter Occupation
- NURSE
Narratives
UPON RECEIPT, THE LEAD UNDER COMPLAINT WAS SUBJECTED TO AN EXTENSIVE ANALYSIS. ITS PERFORMANCE WAS SCRUTINIZED, INCLUDING A VISUAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL INSPECTION. THE VISUAL INSPECTION DEMONSTRATED THAT THE LEAD'S DISTAL PART WAS PULLED OUT OF THE RING ELECTRODE. THEREFORE, THE ADHESIVE RESIDUALS ON THE JOINING SURFACE OF LEAD TIP AND THE LEAD BODY WERE ANALYZED. THE ANALYSIS REVEALED NO INDICATION OF A MATERIAL OR A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. AS THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE OBSERVED DAMAGE TRACTION FORCES DURING THE SURGERY SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. IN ADDITION, CUTTINGS IN THE INSULATION WERE FOUND. DURING FURTHER ANALYSIS, NO FURTHER DEVIATIONS WERE NOTED WHICH MIGHT BE RELATED TO THE CLINICAL OBSERVATION AS MENTIONED IN THE COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION. IN SUMMARY, THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURING PROBLEM.
THIS LEAD BECAME DISLODGED AND THE PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO REPOSITION IT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUE TO POOR CS ANATOMY. THIS LEAD WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A COMPETITOR'S LEAD. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105845 | COROX OTW-S 85-BP | LV LEAD | NKE | BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG | 355149 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 YR | Hospitalization |