MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC 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 Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the analysis confirmed the reported event of (failure to start up).After opening the ac power adapter burnt components were observed on the main circuit board.A burned mark on the inner casing of the ac power adapter was noticed.Upon opening the transmitter, no damages were observed on the main pcb.As a result, we can conclude that the root-cause of the failure to start up issue was the burnt damage that the ac power adapter's main pcb sustained through the ac electrical power outlet.

Event Description

This report is to advise of an event observed during analysis.After opening the ac power adapter burnt components were observed on the main circuit board.A burned mark on the inner casing of the ac power adapter was noticed.There were no reported adverse patient consequences related to the event.

• Brand Name: MERLIN@HOME, RF TELEMETRY BASIC
• Type of Device: PACEMAKER DATA TRANSMITTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: robert greenleaf ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 7465386
• MDR Text Key: 106649777
• Report Number: 2017865-2018-05934
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/26/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/26/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: EX1150
• Device Catalogue Number: EX1150
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734504799
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/10/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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