FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

RIATA ACTIVE FIXATION

MDR report key: 1955093 · Received January 10, 2011

Report

Report Number
2017865-2011-00051
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
January 10, 2011
Date of Event
March 14, 2006
Manufacturer
ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Product Code
NVY
PMA / PMN Number
P950022
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
WI
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER, NO MEDWATCH FORM WAS RECEIVED. LATE DUE TO RE-EVALUATION OF EVENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT COULD FEEL STIMULATION AROUND THE DEVICE WHEN RV PACING. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LEAD IMPEDANCE HAS DROPPED. TECHNICAL SERVICES DISCUSSED THAT THERE MAY BE AN INSULATION BREACH. THE PHYSICIAN ELECTED TO REPROGRAM THE DEVICE. THE PATIENT HAS PULMONARY EDEMA, AND THE PHYSICIAN DOES NOT WANT THE PATIENT TO GO THROUGH ANOTHER OPERATION. THE PATIENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED. THE LEAD REMAINS IMPLANTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 RIATA ACTIVE FIXATION DEFIBRILLATION LEAD NVY ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION 1580/60 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 65 YR