MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) QUARTET; NO MATCH

Model Number 1458Q/86

Device Problem Failure to Advance (2524)

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

Event Date 11/02/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during initial implant procedure patient's new left ventricular lead was not able to advance into distal branch and the lead tip was stuck.The lead was not used and the procedure was completed using an alternate lead on (b)(6) 2023.There were no patient consequences.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported events of lead could not advance any further into the distal branch and the lead tip was stuck were not confirmed.As received, a complete lead was returned in one piece with a guidewire found sticking to the distal tip.X-ray examination of the lead found the inner coil inside the connector region was bunched up and a guidewire was broken inside the lead which is consistent with procedural damage.Visual examination of the lead did not find any anomalies.Electrical testing did not find any indication of conductor fractures or internal short.No anomalies were found.

• Brand Name: QUARTET
• Type of Device: NO MATCH
• 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: 18176585
• MDR Text Key: 328628149
• Report Number: 2017865-2023-72760
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1458Q/86
• Device Lot Number: A000140244
• 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: 12/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2023
• 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: QUADRA ALLURE; TENDRIL; TENDRIL
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 95 KG