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

Model Number 5392

Device Problems Contamination (1120); Corroded (1131); Leak/Splash (1354); Mechanical Problem (1384); Moisture Damage (1405); Nonstandard Device (1420)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 07/05/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product analysis: analysis confirmed the reported issue; all of the internal components of the external pulse generator (epg) were corroded or contaminated.The battery cover and inside tabs on the lower case were broken, as well as the hanger.It was also noted that all four knobs were rusted.All found defective parts were replaced and all other identified issues were resolved.The device was re-calibrated and functionally tested.The device passed all final testing.This device was reported as included in the field action noted but returned product investigation found the device did not perform as described in the field action.The device is no longer included as part of the field action.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that water had leaked in to the external pulse generator (epg).The epg has been returned for service.There was no patient involvement.The epg subsequently tested out of specification during manufacturer's analysis.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

• Type of Device: PULSE-GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, EXTERNAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD; bayan lepas free industrial zo; bayan lepas 11900 ; MY 11900
• Manufacturer (Section G): PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD; bayan lepas free industrial zo; bayan lepas 11900 ; MY 11900
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 7747263
• MDR Text Key: 116306445
• Report Number: 3004593495-2018-00711
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169230859
• UDI-Public: 00643169230859
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150246
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/04/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/03/2018
• 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: 07/11/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/21/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1356-2015
• Patient Sequence Number: 1