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

Model Number 5392

Device Problems Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 09/10/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product analysis: analysis was able to confirm the customer comment that an error code was displayed on the epg.It was also noted that the battery drawer¿s black wire was pinched, wire exposed and shorted to main printed circuit board (pcb) that caused certain errors.It was further noted that the hanger assembly was broken, upper and lower cases were broken and display wire insulation was pinched, wire insulation not compromised.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) displayed an error code and subsequently when received into service tested o ut-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: 12630892
• MDR Text Key: 276346500
• Report Number: 2182208-2021-04089
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169508767
• UDI-Public: 00643169508767
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/14/2021

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: Other
• Device Model Number: 5392
• Device Catalogue Number: 5392
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/16/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/14/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2015
• 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