MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN CADENCE PHYSIO QC ADULT RTS; PACEMAKER, CARDIAC, EXTERNAL TRANSCUTANEOUS (NON-INVASIVE)

Model Number 22550R

Device Problem Sparking (2595)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/26/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The incident sample has been requested but to date has not been received for evaluation.If the sample is received, or if additional information pertinent to the incident is obtained a follow-up report will be submitted.As part of our manufacturing process, all device history records are reviewed and approved by quality, prior to release of product.

Event Description

The customer reported the lead wire sparked and burned the insulation on the wire of the defib electrode.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: the device history records (dhrs) were reviewed, and no abnormal process conditions were present during the manufacturing of the product that could have led to the reported condition as described by the customer.The dhr review shows that all acceptance criteria inspections were within acceptable limits during the production process.A photo of one set of electrodes was received as part of the case report.The photo shows a broken wire close to the plug end of the wire.Three retain sets were visually inspected and electrically tested with no issues found.From a root cause analysis perspective, based on the photo it is not possible to determine what caused the wire to break.It should be noted during production, electrode sets are 100% inspected with a finished goods wire test.This test runs current through the set to ensure no breaks in the wire.Any sets found to not pass the test would be culled out during manufacturing.There are ways the wire could be damaged after the test.The wires are rated to 15lbs of pull.If the wire is pulled very hard or stuck with or on something sharp it is possible to break the wire.Care should be taken when unpacking the electrode set, when plugging it in and when working around the wires to ensure they are not pulled beyond the strength limit.The results of the manufacturing facility investigation were unable to confirm any potential root causes associated with the manufacture of product which would have contributed to the reported condition.No corrective or preventative actions are necessary.The manufacturing site will continue to trend this issue for future occurrences as part of the complaint review process.

• Brand Name: CADENCE PHYSIO QC ADULT RTS
• Type of Device: PACEMAKER, CARDIAC, EXTERNAL TRANSCUTANEOUS (NON-INVASIVE)
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 2 ludlow parkway; chicopee MA 01022
• MDR Report Key: 11979043
• MDR Text Key: 255715683
• Report Number: 1219103-2021-00325
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884527022332
• UDI-Public: 20884527022332
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/28/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/10/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Expiration Date: 01/19/2023
• Device Model Number: 22550R
• Device Catalogue Number: 22550R
• Device Lot Number: 103492X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/27/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1