MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. QUARTET; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number 1458Q/86

Device Problems High impedance (1291); No Pacing (3268)

Patient Problem Dyspnea (1816)

Event Date 03/14/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

The patient experienced dyspnea and went to the clinic for a follow-up.During the follow-up, there was a loss of pacing with an increase in impedance on the left ventricular lead.The device was reprogrammed and the patient was stable.

• Brand Name: QUARTET
• Type of Device: PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 6490536
• MDR Text Key: 72727615
• Report Number: 2017865-2017-02274
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OJX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/13/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2016
• Device Model Number: 1458Q/86
• Device Lot Number: 4182446
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734503198
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/15/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/13/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/30/2013
• 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