MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISI TENDRIL ST

Model Number 1888TC/58

Device Problem Difficult to Advance (2920)

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

Event Date 11/12/2011

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the fixation mechanism did not work properly preventing introduction of the stylet into the lead and the helix extension.The procedure was aborted.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

• Brand Name: TENDRIL ST
• 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: cary lawler ; 15900 valley view ct.; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932621
• MDR Report Key: 4268889
• MDR Text Key: 18932540
• Report Number: 2017865-2014-03381
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• 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

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/11/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2014
• Device Model Number: 1888TC/58
• Device Catalogue Number: SMTFY999
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 11/12/2011
• Device Age: 3 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2011
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2011
• 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