MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) MERLIN@HOME, RF TELEMETRY BASIC; PACEMAKER DATA TRANSMITTER

Model Number EX1150

Device Problem Charred (1086)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 03/28/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that the patient reported that after an electrical storm, the transmitter would no work.The prongs and strips appeared to be charred.The prongs were reattached however the issue still existed.The unit was returned and replaced.

Manufacturer Narrative

Final analysis found that a failure with power supply was confirmed, which contributed to the complaint reported from the field.

• Brand Name: MERLIN@HOME, RF TELEMETRY BASIC
• Type of Device: PACEMAKER DATA TRANSMITTER
• 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: jaime chavez ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184934022
• MDR Report Key: 5624856
• MDR Text Key: 44338779
• Report Number: 2017865-2016-02663
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/28/2016

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?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/11/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/03/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/01/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 84 YR