MAUDE Adverse Event Report: IPG MFG SWITZERLAND REVEAL LINQ; DETECTOR AND ALARM, ARRHYTHMIA

Model Number LNQ11

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 01/15/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient complained of continual pain and discomfort at the insertion site and requested removal of their cardiac monitor.The device was explanted and not replaced.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The information submitted reflects all relevant data received.If additional relevant information is received, a supplemental report will be submitted.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the device was returned, analyzed, and no anomalies were found.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: REVEAL LINQ
• Type of Device: DETECTOR AND ALARM, ARRHYTHMIA
• Manufacturer (Section D): IPG MFG SWITZERLAND; route du molliau 31; tolochenaz 1131 ; CH 1131
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CARDIAC RHYTHM HEART FAILURE; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 4675932
• MDR Text Key: 5641106
• Report Number: 9614453-2015-00655
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K132649
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative,company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/15/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/09/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 03/14/2015
• Device Model Number: LNQ11
• Device Catalogue Number: LNQ11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/21/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2014
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 00070 YR