MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD; PULSE-GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, EXTERNAL

Model Number 5392

Device Problem Failure of Device to Self-Test (2937)

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

Event Date 08/04/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the external pulse generator (epg) displayed an error code.A functional check was requested.The epg was returned to the manufacturer for servicing.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event occurred outside the us where the same model is distributed.All information provided is included in this report.Patient information is not generally available due to confidentiality concerns.Product event summary: analysis confirmed the reported event.As a result the main printed circuit board (pcb) was replaced and calibrated.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Further analysis was performed on the main board.Visual inspection revealed no anomalies.Bench analysis revealed no anomalies.The error log indicates that the displayed error was caused by a super capacitor high reading.Conclusion: the reported event was confirmed but no cause was determined.

• Type of Device: PULSE-GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, EXTERNAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD; bayan lepas free industrial zo; bayan lepas 1190 0; MY 11900
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CARDIAC RHYTHM HEART FAILURE; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 4316966
• MDR Text Key: 5243317
• Report Number: 3004593495-2014-00072
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: K150246
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/04/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/10/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 5392
• Device Catalogue Number: 5392
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/04/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1