MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO VILLALBA SPRINT QUATTRO LEAD; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (NON-CRT)

Model Number	6944-65
Medical Device Problem Codes	Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); Fracture (1260); High impedance (1291); Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Shock from Patient Lead(s) (3162)
Date of Event	02/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the right ventricular (rv) lead exhibited high out of range pacing impedances and noise.The patient received multiple shocks due to the noise.A low voltage lead fracture was suspected.The rv lead was removed and replaced.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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 event summary: the full lead was returned in segments and analyzed.The lv2/proximal conductor was fractured in-vivo not in the anchoring sleeve area.The proximal conductor was fractured at 62 cm within the cast zone of the lead.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.

• Brand Name: SPRINT QUATTRO LEAD
• Common Device Name: IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (NON-CRT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO VILLALBA; road 149 km 56.3; villalba PR 00766
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO VILLALBA; road 149 km 56.3; villalba PR 00766
• Manufacturer Contact: gerard torenvliet ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 7635269277
• MDR Report Key: 24390850
• Report Number: 2649622-2026-04932
• Device Sequence Number: 18771231
• Product Code: LWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994249975
• UDI-Public: (01)00613994249975(17)110325
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: LA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P920015
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2009
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/23/2026

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 03/25/2011
• Device Model Number: 6944-65
• Device Catalogue Number: 6944-65
• 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: 02/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2009
• 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: DVFC3D1 ICD
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention; Life Threatening
• Patient Age: 67 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 96 KG