Rare risk of cardiac strangulation in children with epicardial… — recall 25696
Government of Canada recall portal · Canada · 2012-10-17
As described by Government of Canada recall portal: Rare risk of cardiac strangulation in children with epicardial pacemaker leads
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Reported risk: Health Canada is advising health care professionals and the public of a rare potential risk of cardiac strangulation for children implanted with epicardial leads connected to a pacemaker. These leads (wires) are fixed on the outer surface of the heart. With the child's growth, the leads can compress the heart, which can result in cardiac strangulation. The epicardial pacemaker leads are implanted in children with cardiac rhythm abnormalities for which pacing therapy is essential.
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