MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) QUARTET LEAD DOUBLE BEND, 86 CM; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number 1457Q/86

Device Problem Failure to Advance (2524)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented for an implant procedure.During the procedure, it was noted that the guidewire failed to advance in the left ventricular lead.The lead was not used and replaced.The patient was in stable condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported events of the guidewire could not be introduced was confirmed.Final analysis found that as received, a complete lead was received in one piece.Visual examination found the polytetrafluoroethylene (ptfe) coating of the guidewire was stripped and bunched up inside the connector region of the lead.The cause of the reported event was isolated to the bunching of the stripped ptfe guidewire coating blocking the connector region consistent with procedural damage.No other anomalies were noted.

• Brand Name: QUARTET LEAD DOUBLE BEND, 86 CM
• 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: richard williamson ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 16493362
• MDR Text Key: 310867607
• Report Number: 2017865-2023-13007
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OJX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734510189
• UDI-Public: 05414734510189
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• 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: 03/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1457Q/86
• Device Catalogue Number: 1457Q/86
• Device Lot Number: A000133910
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/15/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Male