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

Model Number 2088TC/58

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/01/2020

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 the patient presented for implant procedure.During the procedure, the right ventricular lead got stuck at the area of tricuspid valve.The lead was permanently stuck despite multiple attempts.The helix failed to advance.The physician took out the stylet and attempted to advance the helix without the stylet, causing the lead to coil up on itself.While trying to put stylet back into the lead, the stylet was not able to advance into the lead.The lead was left inside the patient.A new lead was implanted.The patient was stable post procedure.

• Brand Name: TENDRIL STS
• 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: 10732246
• MDR Text Key: 212964817
• Report Number: 2017865-2020-16100
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NVN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734502894
• UDI-Public: 05414734502894
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: P960013
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/25/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 2088TC/58
• Device Catalogue Number: 2088TC-58
• Device Lot Number: P000097083
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/06/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2020
• 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 Age: 71 YR