MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC, INC. CARELINK; PROGRAMMER, PACEMAKER

Model Number 2067L

Device Problem Material Frayed (1262)

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

Event Date 03/30/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported, the cord was frayed.The rf (radio frequency) head was returned for repair.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The information submitted reflects all relevant data received.If additional relevant information is received, a supplemental report will be submitted.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: analysis confirmed the reported event; rf (radio frequency) head cable insulation was damaged.Analysis also found the rf head label was delaminated.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: CARELINK
• Type of Device: PROGRAMMER, PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• 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: 4829284
• MDR Text Key: 5838838
• Report Number: 2182208-2015-01495
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P890003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative,company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/12/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/09/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: 2067L
• Device Catalogue Number: 2067L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/06/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/12/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2004
• 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