MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISI ZEPHYR XL DR; IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR

Model Number 5826

Device Problems No Device Output (1435); Pacemaker Found in Back-Up Mode (1440)

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

Event Date 06/13/2012

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an upgrade the device was exposed to cautery and reverted to backup mode, causing loss of output.A device download resolved the issue and the device remained implanted, programmed to sense only.

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: ZEPHYR XL DR
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR
• 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: 4269707
• MDR Text Key: 5296317
• Report Number: 2017865-2014-03737
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DXY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2009
• Device Model Number: 5826
• Device Catalogue Number: SMTFY999
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 06/13/2012
• Device Age: 55 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/13/2012
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2007
• 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: 82 YR