MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) QUARTET; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number 1458Q/86

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problems Vascular Dissection (3160); Pericardial Effusion (3271)

Event Date 12/02/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient presented with a dislodged left ventricular lead.A lead repositioning procedure was attempted, but venous dissection occurred which resulted in pericardial effusion.The operation was suspended until the pericardial effusion had disappeared, and the lead was ultimately explanted.The patient was stable throughout.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was lead dislodgement.As received, only the distal portion of the lead was returned in one piece for analysis.Visual inspection of the lead did not find any anomalies except for damages consistent with procedural damage.Electrical testing did not find any indication of conductor fractures or internal shorts.The s-curve height was measured to be within specification.

• Brand Name: QUARTET
• Type of Device: PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE
• 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: sonali arangil ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 12964735
• MDR Text Key: 281980326
• Report Number: 2017865-2021-38518
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734503198
• UDI-Public: 05414734503198
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/08/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1458Q/86
• Device Catalogue Number: 1458Q-86
• Device Lot Number: A000110934
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/27/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/09/2021
• 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