Device Longevity

REDUCING RISKS FOR PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS

As patients are living longer post-implant, the need for long-lasting devices paired with reliable leads is critical for reducing the risk of complication and infection.

The Importance of Device Longevity Dr. Fredrik Gadler explains how device longevity is becoming increasingly important for patients and for the healthcare system.

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Device Replacements Nearly Double the Infection Risk

In an independent study from Leiden University, of the 451 patients that underwent a device replacement, 9.1% had a complication or infection. Of those with complications, 66% experienced a major complication that required reoperation. Furthermore, Investigators found that replacement doubled the risk for pocket-related surgical reintervention.⁴

Device Replacements Infection Rates

The infection rate for new device implants is <1% whereas risk increases to 2.6 to 7% after device replacements.⁴,⁵

Device Replacements Infection Rates

Doubled risk for pocket-related surgical re-interventions⁶
3,161 ICDs, 38 months follow-up

  • 2.5 times increased risk for infection
  • 1.7 times increases risk other complication
  • Need for re-intervention increases with every consecutive replacement
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References:

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  2. Goldenberg I, Kutyifa V, Klein H, et. al. Survival with Cardiac-Resynchronization Therapy in Mild Heart Failure. NEJM 370;18: 1694-1701. Seven year survival relates to patients with left bundle branch block with QRS 130 ms, EF 30% NYHA Class I or II ischemic orNYHA Class II non-ischemic heart failure.
  3. Hauser. The growing mismatch between patient longevity and the service life of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. JACC 2005; 45; 2022-5.
  4. Gould P, et al. Outcome of Advisory Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Replacement: One Year Follow-up. Heart Rhythm 2008; Vol. 5 #12: 1675-1681.
  5. Tarakji, Khaldoun G. et al. CIED infections: presentation, management and patient outcomes. Heart Rhythm; Aug 2010; 7:1043-1047
  6. Borleffs CJ, Thijssen J, De Bie MK, Van Rees JB, Van Welsenes GH, et al., Recurrent implantable cardioverter-defibrillator replacement is associated with an increasing risk of pocket-related complications. PACE 2010; 33: 1013-1019.

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