FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

TARGET TIP

MDR report key: 1791908 · Received August 10, 2010

Report

Report Number
2649622-2010-06994
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 10, 2010
Manufacturer
MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Product Code
DTB
PMA / PMN Number
K822781
Removal / Correction Number
ASKU
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
PA, US
Reporter Occupation
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS DECREASED IMPEDANCE FROM 500 RANGE TO 230 OHMS, AND THE PATIENT WAS FEELING POCKET STIMULATION AT HIGHER OUTPUTS. HIGH THRESHOLDS ALSO REPORTED. THE TECHNICAL CONSULTANT STATED THAT THIS WAS CONSISTENT WITH AN INSULATION ISSUE. FURTHER REPORT OF HIGH THRESHOLDS OF 4 V AND A LEAD WARNING FOR DECREASED IMPEDANCE IN THE LOW 200 OHM RANGE. THE LEAD REMAINS IN USE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 TARGET TIP IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD DTB MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. 4011 ASKU

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 87 YR Other ADSR06 IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR