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

Model Number LNQ11

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problem Fall (1848)

Event Date 06/29/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had fallen and was injured during rehabilitation and the implantable cardiac monitor (icm) had migrated out of the pocket.The device is no longer inside the patient confirmed by x-ray and no longer in use.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

• 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: 4971688
• MDR Text Key: 23667998
• Report Number: 9614453-2015-02108
• 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: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Report Date: 06/29/2015

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: 10/14/2015
• 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: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/05/2015
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2014
• 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 Age: 00082 YR