The small surgically created space beneath the skin — usually just below the collarbone — where the pulse generator of an ICD or pacemaker sits. The pocket is formed during the implant procedure and the device is secured within it. Pocket complications, though uncommon, can include infection, haematoma (blood collection), or the device eroding through the skin, all of which require prompt medical attention.
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