MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) MERLIN@HOME, RF TELEMETRY BASIC; Pulse generator, permanent, implantable

Model Number EX1150

Device Problems Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071); Failure to Power Up (1476)

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

Event Date 03/18/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Further information was requested but not received.

Event Description

It was reported that patient's merlin transmitter would not turn on.It was noted that power adaptor of merlin transmitter was burned.The transmitter was exchanged as a result.Patent condition was unknown.

• Brand Name: MERLIN@HOME, RF TELEMETRY BASIC
• Type of Device: Pulse generator, permanent, implantable
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: richard williamson ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 19051453
• MDR Text Key: 339492523
• Report Number: 2017865-2024-37730
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NVZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734504799
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734504799(10)
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P910023
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/05/2024

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: EX1150
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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
• Patient Age: 36 YR
• Patient Sex: Male