MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Medtronic Puerto Rico Villalba CapSure Epicardial Lead; PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE

Model Number	4968-25
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Mechanical Problem (1384); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/03/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during attempted removal of a lead pin from a pediatric implantable pulse generator (ipg) header the lead remained trapped in the port. the setscrew and grommet were completely removed and lead was stuck.Lead was then held static and the generator was attempted to be "twisted" off the lead. the lead insulation breached and pulled away, exposing the conductors.The pin was removed from device port.The lead was capped and replaced.The pediatric ipg was also removed and replaced. no 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.

• Brand Name: CapSure Epicardial Lead
• Common Device Name: PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE
• 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--439 ; +1(763)526-9277
• MDR Report Key: 50895443
• Report Number: 2649622-2026-28404
• Device Sequence Number: 6001473
• Product Code: DTB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994492272
• UDI-Public: (01)00613994492272(17)241104
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P950024
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

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: 11/04/2024
• Device Model Number: 4968-25
• Device Catalogue Number: 4968-25
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2022
• 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: MC1VR01 IPG
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 3 YR
• Patient Sex: Male