MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC, INC. DUAL CHAMBER TEMPORARY PACEMAKER; PULSE-GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, EXTERNAL

Model Number 5392

Device Problems Contamination (1120); Failure to Power Up (1476); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/11/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product analysis: analysis was unable to confirm the customer comment that the external pulse generator (epg) had a blank screen and was unable to turn on.However it was noted on analysis that the display wires were pinched (wires exposed), battery shorting bar was contaminated, output connector assembly was damaged, keypad was scratched, output connectors were discolored and lower case was cracked at one boss.All found defective parts were replaced and all other identified issues were resolved.The epg then passed all final functional tests.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that the external pulse generator (epg) was received into service for repair and subsequently tested out-of-specification during manufacturer's analysis.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: DUAL CHAMBER TEMPORARY PACEMAKER
• Type of Device: PULSE-GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, EXTERNAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 11854618
• MDR Text Key: 251661004
• Report Number: 2182208-2021-02054
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTE
• 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: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 04/27/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/19/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/20/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2014
• 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