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

Model Number 1458Q/86

Device Problems Use of Device Problem (1670); Capturing Problem (2891); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problems Discomfort (2330); Heart Failure/Congestive Heart Failure (4446)

Event Date 07/19/2021

Event Type  Injury  

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 that the patient presented for routine follow up complaining of malaise.In-clinic device interrogation revealed an increase in left ventricular capture threshold due to minor pull back of the left ventricular lead.Programming interventions were initially made, however the patient continued to experience heart failure symptoms.The physician decided to perform a revision but was unable to reposition the lead due to lack of guidewire support.The lead was explanted and replaced.The patient was in stable condition.

• 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: 12295202
• MDR Text Key: 265628217
• Report Number: 2017865-2021-27781
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734503198
• UDI-Public: 05414734503198
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• 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: 08/09/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2024
• Device Model Number: 1458Q/86
• Device Catalogue Number: 1458Q-86
• Device Lot Number: A000107625
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/09/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2021
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 66 DA
• Patient Weight: 80