MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) TENDRIL STS; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number 2088TC/52

Device Problem Difficult To Position (1467)

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

Event Date 03/23/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during the implant procedure, the physician had difficulty fixating the lead to the right atrium.Despite multiple attempts, good placement could not be established.The physician elected to no longer use and replace the lead.The patient was in stable condition post surgery.

Manufacturer Narrative

Final analysis found normal lead characteristics.

• Brand Name: TENDRIL STS
• Type of Device: PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE
• 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: robert greenleaf ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 7419725
• MDR Text Key: 105171029
• Report Number: 2017865-2018-05530
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NVN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P960013
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/26/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/10/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2020
• Device Model Number: 2088TC/52
• Device Lot Number: P000050145
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734502887
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/05/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/24/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/19/2017
• 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