MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. QUICKFLEX LV LEAD; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number 1156T/86

Device Problems Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); Over-Sensing (1438); No Pacing (3268)

Patient Problem Dizziness (2194)

Event Date 04/23/2018

Event Type  Injury  

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

During follow-up, the patient presented with dizziness.Noise leading to oversensing and inhibition of pacing was observed on the right ventricular (rv) and left ventricular (lv) lead.The device was reprogrammed in order to resolve the event and the lv lead was replace successfully.The patient was stable and there were no adverse consequences.Related mfr number: 2938836-2018-07314.

• Brand Name: QUICKFLEX LV LEAD
• 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: robert greenleaf ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 7522520
• MDR Text Key: 108531138
• Report Number: 2017865-2018-07231
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OJX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• 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: 05/17/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/17/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2013
• Device Model Number: 1156T/86
• Device Lot Number: 3093069
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734502023
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/23/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/09/2010
• 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: (B)(4)
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention