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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC, INC. TEMPORARY EXTERNAL PACEMAKER; PULSE-GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, EXTERNAL

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Model Number 53401
Medical Device Problem Code Calibration Problem (2890)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the external pulse generator (epg) ventricular knob did not always change parameters when turned.There was no patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product analysis: the analysis was unable to confirm the customer comment that the external pulse generator (epg)¿s ventricular knob did not always change parameters when turned.However, the main clear cover was missing.The device was returned to the customer unrepaired, as per the customer¿s request, and due to the end of its service life.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.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
 
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Brand Name
TEMPORARY EXTERNAL PACEMAKER
Common Device Name
PULSE-GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, EXTERNAL
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 Key24319604
Report Number2182208-2026-02275
Device Sequence Number9397465
Product Code DTE
UDI-Device Identifier00643169723160
UDI-Public(01)00643169723160(11)180623
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K162054
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Biomedical Engineer
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/09/2026
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 Health Professional
Device Model Number53401
Device Catalogue Number53401
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/06/2026
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/23/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/11/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/09/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured06/23/2018
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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