MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) ASSURITY RF DR; IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR

Model Number PM2240

Device Problem Programming Issue (3014)

Patient Problem Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)

Event Date 02/03/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi(di): (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented to the clinic with intermittent increase in heart rate.Upon interrogation, pacemaker-mediated tachycardia was noted.The pulse generator exhibited normal electrical characteristics.No intervention was reported and the device remained implanted.

• Brand Name: ASSURITY RF DR
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: jaime chavez ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184934022
• MDR Report Key: 5551760
• MDR Text Key: 42078244
• Report Number: 2017865-2016-01845
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P970013
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/03/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/06/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2017
• Device Model Number: PM2240
• Device Lot Number: A000009716
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/03/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/06/2015
• 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: 56 YR