MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) SUSTAIN XL DC; PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number PM2134

Device Problems Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); No Pacing (3268)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented for an implant procedure.It was noted that when the lead was connected to the the pacemaker, the screw was unable to be tightened and there was no output.The pacemaker was not used and replaced during procedure.The patient was stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of pacing problem was not confirmed, and the reported event of setscrew issue was confirmed.The device was above elective replacement indicator (eri) level upon receipt.Both setscrews were able to tighten upon receipt.Analysis found that a setscrew insets was stripped due to material inside the inset preventing full wrench insertion of wrench, this is consistent with user error, which resulted in the reported event of the setscrew.Further analysis performed, including output verification and inspection of header and connectors showed normal device characteristics with no anomalies contributing to reported event of pacing problem.Longevity assessment was performed, and device was in the normal range of operation with appropriate remaining longevity.A device history record (dhr) review was performed, and all required manufacturing processes and inspections steps were confirmed to be completed per the requirements.The device met specifications prior to leaving abbott manufacturing facilities.

• Brand Name: SUSTAIN XL DC
• Type of Device: PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: richard williamson ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 17339729
• MDR Text Key: 319650279
• Report Number: 2017865-2023-36101
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NVZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734504720
• UDI-Public: 05414734504720
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P880086
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
• Device Model Number: PM2134
• Device Catalogue Number: PM2134
• Device Lot Number: P000137580
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/11/2021
• 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: LEAD