MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) MERLIN@HOME, RF TELEMETRY BASIC; PACEMAKER DATA TRANSMITTER

Model Number EX1150

Device Problem Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 01/15/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

It was reported that the lightening storm caused significant damage to patient's transmitter.The transmitter was smoking when it was plugged into power outlet.Patient did not plug it back into power outlet.Transmitter was replaced.

Manufacturer Narrative

Final analysis found burn marks on the ac power adapter and circuit board which caused the reported inability to power the transmitter.It was concluded that the damage sustained occurred after exposure to a high current flow from the power outlet.

• Brand Name: MERLIN@HOME, RF TELEMETRY BASIC
• Type of Device: PACEMAKER DATA TRANSMITTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: robert greenleaf ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 7226444
• MDR Text Key: 98530424
• Report Number: 2017865-2018-01629
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/27/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/29/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: EX1150
• Device Catalogue Number: EX1150
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734504799
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/06/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Weight: 80