FDA Adverse Event Death Summary report: N

CAPSUREFIX NOVUS

MDR report key: 1901718 · Received November 17, 2010

Report

Report Number
2649622-2010-12085
Event Type
Death
Date Received
November 17, 2010
Date of Event
January 18, 2010
Manufacturer
MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Product Code
DTB
PMA / PMN Number
P930039/S017
Removal / Correction Number
ASKU
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MN, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

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. ANALYSIS OF THE DEVICE IS IN PROCESS; THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED WHEN AVAILABLE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. EVALUATION SUMMARY (B)(4) NO ANOMALIES FOUND. (B)(4) NO ANOMALIES FOUND. PROXIMAL SEGMENT RETURNED AND ANALYZED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. EVALUATION SUMMARY (B)(4) NO ANOMALIES FOUND. (B)(4) NO ANOMALIES FOUND. PROXIMAL SEGMENT RETURNED AND ANALYZED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DIED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AFTER DEVICE WAS IMPLANTED. THE CAUSE OF DEATH HAS BEEN REQUESTED AND NOT RECEIVED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

ASKU

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DIED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AFTER DEVICE WAS IMPLANTED. FOLLOW UP REVEALED THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS MULTI SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CLINIC NURSE STATED THE PATIENT HAD BEEN IN FAILING HEALTH AND WAS IN HOSPICE PRIOR TO DEATH. THE PATIENT'S FAMILY ELECTED TO HAVE THE DEVICE TURNED OFF PRIOR TO THE PATIENT'S DEATH.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 CAPSUREFIX NOVUS ASKU DTB MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. 4076 ASKU

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 92 YR Death