MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC S.A. (SMO) REVEAL LINQ; DETECTOR AND ALARM, ARRHYTHMIA

Model Number LNQ11

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

Patient Problems Discomfort (2330); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 09/11/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported by the patient that the device was very uncomfortable, caused stress and was not working as it should have been.The device was removed per patient request.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The information submitted reflects all relevant data received.If additional relevant information is received, a supplemental report will be submitted.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: REVEAL LINQ
• Type of Device: DETECTOR AND ALARM, ARRHYTHMIA
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC S.A. (SMO); 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: 4673973
• MDR Text Key: 5735047
• Report Number: 9614453-2015-00568
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K132649
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Remedial Action: Relabeling
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/03/2014

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 06/28/2015
• Device Model Number: LNQ11
• Device Catalogue Number: LNQ11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/09/2015
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2014
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 00066 YR