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

Model Number 1156T/86

Device Problems Failure to Capture (1081); High impedance (1291); High Capture Threshold (3266)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/08/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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 the asymptomatic patient presented in clinic with vibration complaints.Upon interrogation, it was observed the left ventricular lead was failing to capture, had high impedance >2000 ohms, and high capture threshold.Programming changes were completed to address this issue.The patient was stable.

• Brand Name: QUICKFLEX LV LEAD
• 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: 11072354
• MDR Text Key: 223712415
• Report Number: 2017865-2020-23572
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OJX
• 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: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/24/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/24/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2013
• Device Model Number: 1156T/86
• Device Lot Number: 3063241
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2010
• 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