Device Malfunction Analysis

Implant Element

Replacement

20 Elements

in 19 pts.

External Element

Replacement

50 Elements

in 38 pts.

Device

Malfunctions

156 reported malfunctions in 25 patients

8 pumps replaced

4 devices removed

not replaced

3 sepsis

1 pt choice

All 4 died

postop

7/8 pts died

12 pumps removed

Jun ‘01 data

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