Table 2.
Complications in the first 6 months
| Description | Number of events |
|---|---|
| System infection | 16 |
| Electrode movement | 7 |
| Suboptimal electrode position | 7 |
| Erosion | 5 |
| Discomfort | 4 |
| Haematoma | 4 |
| Suboptimal pulse generator and electrode position | 4 |
| Adverse reaction to medication | 3 |
| Inadequate/prolonged healing of incision site | 3 |
| Incision/superficial infection | 3 |
| Pulse generator movement/revision | 3 |
| Suboptimal pulse generator position | 2 |
| Failed defibrillation threshold test | 2 |
| Acute hypoxic respiratory failure | 1 |
| Incomplete electrode connection to the device | 1 |
| Near syncope/dizziness/shortness of breath/confusion | 1 |
| Pleural effusion | 1 |
| Pneumothorax | 1 |
| Seroma | 1 |
| Suspected worsening of ischaemia | 1 |
| Suture discomfort | 1 |
| Undersensing | 1 |
| Grand total | 72 |