MAUDE Adverse Event Report: IPG MFG SWITZERLAND REVEAL LINQ; DETECTOR AND ALARM, ARRHYTHMIA

Model Number LNQ11

Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem Discomfort (2330)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the implantable cardiac monitor became very superficial and uncomfortable for the patient.The physician decided to monitor the patient and re-evaluate at a later time.It was also reported that during implant of the icm there was initial resistance making the incision with noted patient skin was very tough.The icm remains in use, and no patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event occurred outside the us where the same model is distributed.All information provided is included in this report.Patient information is not generally available due to confidentiality concerns.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: REVEAL LINQ
• Type of Device: DETECTOR AND ALARM, ARRHYTHMIA
• Manufacturer (Section D): IPG MFG SWITZERLAND; route du molliau 31; tolochenaz 1131 ; CH 1131
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CARDIAC RHYTHM HEART FAILURE; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 4312737
• MDR Text Key: 5257084
• Report Number: 9614453-2014-02944
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K132649
• 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
• Report Date: 10/23/2014

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/14/2015
• Device Model Number: LNQ11
• Device Catalogue Number: LNQ11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/23/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/10/2014
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/18/2014
• 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