MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC, INC. CARELINK PROGRAMMER; PROGRAMMER, PACEMAKER

Model Number	2090
Medical Device Problem Codes	No Display/Image (1183); Noise, Audible (3273); Unexpected Shutdown (4019)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product analysis: analysis was able to confirm the customer comment that the programmer cursor on the screen was unresponsive to both the stylus and finger touch.Analysis was able to confirm the customer comment that the programmer emitted a loud humming noise.It was determined at analysis that the programmer shut off during testing.The link electronic module (lem) tested out of specification.The stylus holder was broken on the bezel.The left upper display hinge was broken.The printer made an intermittent clicking noise.The programmer will be decommissioned.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the programmer's cursor on the screen was unresponsive to both the stylus and finger touch.It was noted that the programmer emitted a loud humming noise.Troubleshooting steps were taken to include power cycling the programmer but the issue persisted.An alternative programmer was used to perform the procedure.The programmer has been returned for evaluation and subsequently tested out of specification during manufacturer's analysis.It was further reported that the analyzer was returned to service as an associate product and subsequently tested out of specification during manufacturer's analysis.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: CARELINK PROGRAMMER
• Common Device Name: PROGRAMMER, PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: gerard torenvliet ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 7635269277
• MDR Report Key: 21079884
• Report Number: 2182208-2025-00041
• Device Sequence Number: 8386131
• Product Code: KRG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994581594
• UDI-Public: 00613994581594
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P890003
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/06/2025

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
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Model Number: 2090
• Device Catalogue Number: 2090
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/25/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2002
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 2067 RADIOFREQUENCY HEAD, 229047 ANALYZER
• Patient Sex: Unknown