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MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. ACTIVA; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR ESSENTI
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| Model Number |
37612 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Energy Output Problem (1431); Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem (2927)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Arrhythmia (1721); Muscular Rigidity (1968); Device Overstimulation of Tissue (1991); Electric Shock (2554); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
07/31/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient (pt) had a cardioversion done, and had the device turned off.Post cardioversion, pt attempted to turn stimulation on, as stimulation turned on, pt felt a strong surge, their entire body tense up, felt like an intense stimulation or shocking sensation.Caller reports they immediately turned stimulation back to off and wanted to have a manufacturing representative (rep) come check the device and turn therapy on.Caller reports post cardioversion their heart rhythm was sinus bradycardia, but after turning stimulation back to on then off, their heart rhythm went back to irregular heart rhythms.They were redirected to nas to page a rep.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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