MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE) QUARTET; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number 1458Q/92

Device Problems Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); High impedance (1291); Incorrect Interpretation of Signal (1543)

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

Event Date 01/27/2019

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

It was reported that a ventricular fibrillation (vf) episode due to noise was observed when the patient presented through merlin.Net transmission.Device interrogation noted that the lv lead noise caused vf intervals and a vf diagnosis.Chest x-ray and programming changes were recommended.Patient was stable.

Event Description

New information received notes that the impedance had increased on the lv lead and noise was noted in the egms during the follow-up in clinic.Physician was unable to reposition the lead.Lead was capped and replaced on 02/28/2019.Patient was stable.

• Brand Name: QUARTET
• Type of Device: PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE); 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale CA 94085
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE); 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale CA 94085
• Manufacturer Contact: elizabeth boltz ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 8352611
• MDR Text Key: 136611347
• Report Number: 2938836-2019-01161
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OJX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734503358
• UDI-Public: 05414734503358
• 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,health
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/08/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/19/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2020
• Device Model Number: 1458Q/92
• Device Lot Number: A000048865
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2017
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Weight: 134