MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) ZEPHYR XL DR; PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	5826
Medical Device Problem Codes	Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Failure to Interrogate (1332); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient presented in-clinic as the pacemaker exhibited premature battery depletion.During the follow-up the pacemaker failed to be interrogated and found to be in unipolar mode.As a resolution the pacemaker was explanted and replaced.The patient condition was stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported events of premature discharge of battery and failure to interrogate were unconfirmed.The device was received in backup mode.The product code was reloaded to enable further testing.Post-reload analysis, including telemetry and pacing output, indicated that the pacer exhibited normal device characteristics.Analysis of the device image revealed that the backup mode was triggered by exposure to cold temperature post explant.A longevity assessment was performed, and battery depletion was found to be normal based on device usage.

• Brand Name: ZEPHYR XL DR
• Common Device Name: PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE
• 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: navpreet singh ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 22986970
• Report Number: 2017865-2025-99208
• Device Sequence Number: 15840075
• Product Code: NVZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734501620
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734501620(10)4317972(17)150430
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P880086
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2014
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/17/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2015
• Device Model Number: 5826
• Device Lot Number: 4317972
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/26/2013
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: TENDRIL SDX.; TENDRIL SDX.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 88 YR
• Patient Sex: Female