MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) QUARTET LEAD SMALL-S, 86 CM; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number 1456Q/86

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Failure to Advance (2524)

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

Event Date 02/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented for an implant procedure.It was noted that the guidewire failed to be advanced through the left ventricular lead and it was difficult to remove the wire from the lead.The lead was not used and replaced during procedure.The patient was stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported events of difficult to remove the guidewire and failure to advance the guidewire were confirmed.As received, a complete lead was returned in one piece.X-ray examination found the inner coil was bunched up/ damaged inside the connector region consistent with procedural damage.Unable to test the guidewire insertion and removal due to the damaged inner coil.The cause of the reported event was due to damaged inner coil consistent with procedural damage.

• Brand Name: QUARTET LEAD SMALL-S, 86 CM
• 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: richard williamson ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 16464925
• MDR Text Key: 310493228
• Report Number: 2017865-2023-11529
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734510158
• UDI-Public: 05414734510158
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1456Q/86
• Device Catalogue Number: 1456Q/86
• Device Lot Number: A000124199
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/20/2022
• 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
• Treatment: GUIDEWIRE
• Patient Sex: Female