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Initial device..boston scientific biventricular with icd model n119 was implanted oct of 2011.In early dec 2011 got a call from dr's offive that communicator showed a "proble" with the device.Went in to dr's office and got an X-ray that showed that the left ventricular lead has come out(original diagnosis was primary av block and left bundle block..pulse rate 40)Was advised to have this taken care of immediately.Had "repair" proceedure done 2 days later.Was originally told that I must have raised my left arm above shoulder level(Didn't happen..was meticulous about that for 6 weeks).Was then told that the peoblem was I was born with large arteries and they had to put in a corkscrew type of LV lead..don't know why they didn't see that the 1st time around.Everything was ok until about 2 weeks ago.At office visit was told there was a problem with my boston scientific device and others like it."Not to worry!)There is not a recall but we are closely monitoring your device.Anyone with similar problems?Thought problems with model N119 that happened in 2000 to 2005 were solved.Any feedback would be very welcome.

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by Tracey_E - 2012-07-28 10:07:20

Ugh!! Sorry it hasn't been smooth sailing for you, hopefully you are over the worst now and nothing will come of them watching it.

No info on the recall but as far as the leads go, they can't really tell when they put them in what kind is going to work best so they go with the most popular, the one that usually works best. Sometimes they just don't stick. You're fortunate they figured out why it didn't stick, sometimes they replace them more than once assuming the patient did something or it was just bad luck. But! The good news is large arteries are a blessing. If a lead eventually goes bad- average life is 15-20 years- you can be pretty confident you have room to fit another one.

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by Hope - 2012-07-29 11:07:07

Hi! You have been through a lot and from your post, seem to be filled with bothersome unanswered questions/doubts. Perhaps, a second opinion is what is needed. Have had a Boston Scientific ICD since 2009 with no problems. Take care and hope you stay with us. Hopeful Heart

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