MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) ASSURITY RF DR; Pulse generator, permanent, implantable

Model Number PM2240

Device Problems Failure to Capture (1081); Pacing Asynchronously (1441)

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

Event Date 07/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported the patient presented to the emergency room.Upon interrogation, it was discovered the pacemaker exhibited loss of capture that triggered a backup pulse that resulted in fusion.No changes or interventions were performed.The patient was discharged from the hospital.

• Brand Name: ASSURITY RF DR
• 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: 17547111
• MDR Text Key: 321146738
• Report Number: 2017865-2023-38090
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NVZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734507073
• UDI-Public: 05414734507073
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P880086
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/14/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2017
• Device Model Number: PM2240
• Device Lot Number: A000012408
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2015
• 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: TENDRIL SDX; TENDRIL SDX
• Patient Age: 82 YR
• Patient Sex: Female