MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) QUARTET; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number 1458Q/75

Device Problems High impedance (1291); Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area (1508)

Patient Problem Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980)

Event Date 09/26/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This product is registered as a combination product.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

It was reported that an asymptomatic patient presented to a follow-up in-clinic after receiving a vibratory notification for high out of range pacing impedance from their left ventricular lead.The lead was reprogrammed to fix this issue.Some of the settings produced phrenic nerve stimulation, but the nurse was able to find one that did not cause any symptoms.Patient was stable after the event.

• Brand Name: QUARTET
• Type of Device: PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: sonali arangil ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 10678416
• MDR Text Key: 211321159
• Report Number: 2017865-2020-15402
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734503334
• UDI-Public: 05414734503334
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/14/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2017
• Device Model Number: 1458Q/75
• Device Catalogue Number: 1458Q-75
• Device Lot Number: 4708416
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/14/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/18/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Weight: 91