MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG SENTUS PROMRI OTW QP L-85/49; LV LEAD

Model Number 408719

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Swelling (2091)

Event Date 10/03/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Patient presented with bleeding and swelling localized to the device pocket.Infection was noted as a potential cause, but this has not been confirmed.It was reported that pocket revision was scheduled for (b)(6) 2019, but no further information has been received.No information regarding revision or explant has been provided.Should additional information become available, this file will be updated.

Manufacturer Narrative

An infection was observed following the implantation of this biotronik device.The sterilization process was investigated.The validated process assures that all sterilization parameters, such as gas concentration, temperature, humidity, etc., are within its specified ranges for each distributed device.Additionally an analysis of validated microbiological indicators is performed after every sterilization procedure as evidence of successful completion of the sterilization process.Review of the biotronik complaint database did not reveal any changes regarding the trend for this type of incident.In summary, the infection was not device related.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6) 2020 - it was reported that this system was explanted on (b)(6) 2020.There is currently no indication that a new system has been implanted.Should additional information be received, this file will be updated.An infection was observed following the implantation of this biotronik device.The sterilization process was investigated.The validated process assures that all sterilization parameters, such as gas concentration, temperature, humidity, etc., are within its specified ranges for each distributed device.Additionally an analysis of validated microbiological indicators is performed after every sterilization procedure as evidence of successful completion of the sterilization process.Review of the biotronik complaint database did not reveal any changes regarding the trend for this type of incident.In summary, the infection was not device related.

• Brand Name: SENTUS PROMRI OTW QP L-85/49
• Type of Device: LV LEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG; woermannkehre 1; berlin 12359
• MDR Report Key: 9395441
• MDR Text Key: 168621426
• Report Number: 1028232-2019-05268
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OJX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04035479148959
• UDI-Public: 04035479148959
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P070008
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,study
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/18/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/02/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 408719
• Device Catalogue Number: SEE MODEL NO.
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/12/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 52 YR