MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) MERLIN@HOME, RF TELEMETRY BASIC; PACEMAKER DATA TRANSMITTER

Model Number EX1150

Device Problem Charred (1086)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/08/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that the patient reported that after a lightning storm, the prongs appeared to be charred.The transmitter was returned and would be replaced.

• Brand Name: MERLIN@HOME, RF TELEMETRY BASIC
• Type of Device: PACEMAKER DATA TRANSMITTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 6084440
• MDR Text Key: 59346247
• Report Number: 2017865-2016-07027
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/08/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/07/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: EX1150
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/05/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/08/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1