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Device
pulse-generator, pacemaker, external
Regulation Description
External pacemaker pulse generator.
Product Code
DTE
Regulation Number
870.3600
Device Class
3
Premarket Reviews
Manufacturer
Decision
BIOTRONIK GMBG & CO.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
2
CORDIS CORP.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
1
INTERMEDICS
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
2
MEDTRONIC, INC.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
5
OSCOR, INC.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
1
PACE MEDICAL INC.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
9
Remington Medical, Inc.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
1
ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
2
Device Problems
No code available
936
Loss of power
289
Mechanical issue
280
Failure to pace or properly pace
225
No display or display failure
188
Failure to power-up
160
Not Applicable
104
Device displays error message
99
Output issue
78
Device sensing issue
74
Electrical issue
69
Crack
59
Break
57
Defective item
50
No Information
48
Incorrect display
47
Power source issue
41
Failure to capture
40
No device output
36
Device inoperable
30
Failure to sense
26
Component missing
25
Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)
24
No Known Device Problem
24
Use of Incorrect Control Settings
18
No pacing
17
Defective component
17
Failure of device to self-test
17
Output energy incorrect
15
Connection issue
15
Computer software issue
15
Failure to shut off
15
Corrosion
11
Oversensing
10
Undersensing
10
Low battery
9
Repair
8
Pacing intermittently
7
Device stops intermittently
7
Improper device output
7
Contamination during use
6
Premature discharge of battery
5
Sensitivity
5
Pacing inadequately
4
Pacing asynchronously
4
Output above specifications
4
Output below specifications
4
Malfunction
3
Intermittent capture
3
Self-activation or keying
3
Battery failure
3
Failure to fire
3
Out-of-box failure
3
Detachment of device or device component
3
Incorrect measurement
3
Inaccurate delivery
2
Failure to calibrate
2
Overheating of device or device component
2
Use of Device Issue
2
Failure to run on AC/DC
2
Blocked connection
2
Calibration issue
2
Incorrect software programming calculations
2
Programming issue
2
Program, failure to
2
Sensing intermittently
2
Device contamination with blood or blood product
2
Disconnection
2
Loose or intermittent connection
2
Inadequate service
2
Device damaged prior to use
2
Difficult to Program or Calibrate
2
Misfire
2
Moisture or humidity problem
2
Decreased sensitivity
1
Device disinfection or sterilization issue
1
Electrical power problem
1
Inappropriate or unexpected reset
1
Scratched material
1
Device remains activated
1
Failure to run on portable mode
1
Moisture damage
1
Calibration error
1
High sensing threshold
1
Inappropriate shock
1
Blank screen
1
Pacer found in back-up mode
1
Application interface becomes non-functional or program exits abnormally
1
Material discolored
1
Function indicator light(s), failure of
1
Image display error
1
Battery issue
1
Improper alarm
1
Material integrity issue
1
Protective measure issue
1
Fracture
1
Alarm, failure of warning
1
Bent
1
Cable break
1
Incomplete or missing packaging
1
Total Device Problems
3327
Recalls
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Class I
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Class II
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Class III
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Recalls
Manufacturer
Recall Class
Date Posted
1
Osypka Medical Inc
II
Sep-21-2010
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