MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISI TENDRILL STS; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number 2088TC/46

Device Problems Failure to Capture (1081); Over-Sensing (1438); Failure to Sense (1559)

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

Event Date 11/12/2012

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during implant the lead exhibited noise, loss of sensing,and loss of capture.The lead was not implanted.

Manufacturer Narrative

All info provided by mfr, no medwatch form was received.This historical complaint is being filed as part of a retrospective review of complaint files in response to a recent fda inspection.There is no change to the actual performance of the product and this report only represents an enhancement to the reporting criteria going forward.Analysis was normal.No anomaly was found.

• Brand Name: TENDRILL STS
• Type of Device: PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISI; 15900 valley view ct.; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISI; 15900 valley view ct.; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: carey lawler ; 15900 valley view ct.; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932621
• MDR Report Key: 4202273
• MDR Text Key: 5146936
• Report Number: 2017865-2014-04948
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/13/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2015
• Device Model Number: 2088TC/46
• Device Catalogue Number: SMTFY999
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/18/2012
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 12/11/2012
• Device Age: 4 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2012
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2012
• 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 Age: 86 YR