MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) ASSURITY MRI; Implantable pulse generator, pacemaker (non-CRT)

Model Number PM2272

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

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 03/22/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had their pacemaker, right ventricular lead, and right atrial lead explanted due to infection.Additionally, during the explant procedure, the right ventricular lead was unable to be removed from the pacemaker's header and exhibited a helix retraction issue.The patient experienced no consequences.

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was performed and all required manufacturing processes and inspection steps were confirmed to be completed per the requirements.The device met specifications prior to leaving abbott manufacturing facilities.Review of the sterilization records confirmed normal sterilization cycles for the products.The product was returned and visual inspection was normal.The cause of infection could not be traced to the device.Further information was requested but not received.

• Brand Name: ASSURITY MRI
• Type of Device: Implantable pulse generator, pacemaker (non-CRT)
• 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: 19103935
• MDR Text Key: 340104696
• Report Number: 2017865-2024-38356
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734509589
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734509589(10)A000150189(17)250430
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P140033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/15/2024

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PM2272
• Device Lot Number: A000150189
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/22/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2023
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male