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 Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The sterilization records were reviewed and no evidence of abnormal sterilization cycle was found.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented with infection and wound dehiscence at device pocket site during follow-up in clinic.The implanted device pocket was noted to be red and swollen,.The physician explanted the system ¿ pacemaker, right ventricular lead and atrial lead.The patient was in stable condition.

• 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: richard williamson ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 16049097
• MDR Text Key: 306153760
• Report Number: 2017865-2022-50802
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/26/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2023
• Device Model Number: PM2272
• Device Catalogue Number: PM2272
• Device Lot Number: P000145541
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/14/2022
• 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: ISOFLEX OPTIM LEAD.; TENDRIL STS.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 70 KG