MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC EUROPE SARL AZURE S SR MRI SURESCAN; PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number W3SR01

Device Problems Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Mechanical Problem (1384); Pacing Problem (1439)

Patient Problem Cardiac Arrest (1762)

Event Date 01/05/2024

Event Type  Death  

Event Description

It was reported that post operative the patient arrested post implant of an implantable pulse generator (ipg) and pacing lead. it was reported that the ipg system exhibited no pacing.It was reported that battery depletion was noted.Resuscitation and temporary pacing was used.The pocket was reopened pocket and the ipg and lead were disconnected and reconnected several times without success.The ipg and lead were eventually connected and it was reported that the system was not functional.The ipg was explanted and replaced with another ipg. it was reported that the patient died approximately three days later.Cause of death was provided as kidney failure and ventricular septal defect.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the device was returned and analyzed.Returned product analysis was performed and no anomalies were found.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

Event Description

It was further reported that the pacing lead was implanted in the right ventricle (rv).It was confirmed that the patient's death was not associated with the performance of the ipg or rv lead.It was also noted that the no ipg premature battery depletion was observed.

• Brand Name: AZURE S SR MRI SURESCAN
• Type of Device: PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC EUROPE SARL; route du molliau 31; case postale; tolochenaz vaud 1131 ; SZ 1131
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC EUROPE SARL; route du molliau 31; case postale; tolochenaz vaud 1131 ; SZ 1131
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 18516172
• MDR Text Key: 332867644
• Report Number: 9614453-2024-00176
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NVZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TH
• PMA/PMN Number: P980035
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/24/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: W3SR01
• Device Catalogue Number: W3SR01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/16/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/20/2024; 04/23/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/05/2024; 04/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2023
• 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
• Treatment: 4968-60 LEAD, W3SR01 LEAD
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Age: 12 MO
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 6 KG