MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) ASSURITY MRI; IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR

Model Number PM2272

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

Patient Problems Wound Dehiscence (1154); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 12/10/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Related manufacturer reference number: 2017865-2021-40480, related manufacturer reference number: 2017865-2021-40481.It was reported that the patient presented in clinic for a post implant check.Inspection of the pocket noted that the incision wound was not healing.The patient was given several courses of antibiotics.After no improvement was noticed, pacemaker and two leads were explanted.The patient was stable post procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was performed and review of the sterilization records confirmed normal sterilization cycles for the products.The device met specifications prior to leaving abbott manufacturing facilities.The product was returned and visual inspection was normal.The cause of infection could not be traced to the device.

• Brand Name: ASSURITY MRI
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR
• 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: 13120234
• MDR Text Key: 283077968
• Report Number: 2017865-2021-40479
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734509589
• UDI-Public: 05414734509589
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P140033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/25/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2023
• Device Model Number: PM2272
• Device Catalogue Number: PM2272
• Device Lot Number: A000115699
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/20/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/23/2021
• 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
• Treatment: TENDRIL STS.; TENDRIL STS.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 77 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 91 KG