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

Model Number	5392
Medical Device Problem Code	Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product analysis: analysis was able confirm the customer comment that the external pulse generator (epg) displayed an error code.It was noted that the main printed circuit board (pcb) was out of specification electrical.It was also determined at analysis that liquid crystal display (lcd) was bleeding and epg failed the incoming functional test and displayed message "all segments of lcd turned on/off".Additionally, it was noted that the upper case was dented and battery drawer was broken.The epg was decommissioned as it was no longer serviceable 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 external pulse generator (epg) displayed an error code during preventative maintenance testing.Troubleshooting steps were taken including powered down the unit to no avail.The epg has been returned for evaluation and subsequently tested out of specification during manufacturer's analysis.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: DUAL CHAMBER TEMPORARY 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 Key: 24528418
• Report Number: 2182208-2026-07082
• Device Sequence Number: 8504040
• Product Code: DTE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169508767
• UDI-Public: (01)00643169508767(11)150318
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150246
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/06/2026

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 Number: 5392
• Device Catalogue Number: 5392
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/25/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2015
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown