MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC, INC. MEDTRONIC CRT-D; DEFIBRILLATOR, AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER, WITH CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATIO

Model Number MDT-CRT-D

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Wound Dehiscence (1154)

Event Date 11/30/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Literature was reviewed regarding cardiac conduction system pacing (csp) versus conventional cardiac resynchronization therapy (crt).The authors described three complications after csp.There was one patient who developed mechanical mitral valve endocarditis which culminated in death six months post implantation.There was one patient who experienced wound dehiscence which required reintervention approximately one month post implant.There was one lead which exhibited a significant increase in right ventricular (rv) pacing threshold and non-capture which required reprogramming.The status of the devices and lead is unknown.No additional adverse patient effects or product performance issues were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

This information is based entirely on journal literature.Medtronic was made aware of this event through a search of literature publications.Of note, multiple patients and multiple manufacturers were noted in the article; however, a one-to-one correlation could not be made with unique product serial/lot numbers.The baseline gender/age characteristics is female/37 years old.The model listed in the report is a representative of the model family, as there is no specific model listed.Without a lot number or device serial number, the manufacturing date cannot be determined.Since no device id was provided, it is unknown if this event has been previously reported.A request for additional information will be made and upon receipt a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.Referenced article: conduction system pacing versus conventional cardiac resynchronization therapy in congenital heart disease.Jacc clinical electrophysiology.2023 mar;9(3):385-393.Pmid: 36752449 doi: 10.1016/j.Jacep.2022.10.012.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: MEDTRONIC CRT-D
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR, AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER, WITH CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATIO
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 16979120
• MDR Text Key: 315712552
• Report Number: 2182208-2023-01430
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Literature
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/22/2023

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?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: MDT-CRT-D
• Device Catalogue Number: MDT-CRT-D
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/08/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/22/2023
• 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: UNKNOWN LEADS
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 37 YR
• Patient Sex: Female