CARELINK
Report
- Report Number
- 2182208-2011-00868
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 16, 2011
- Manufacturer
- PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD.
- Product Code
- NVZ
- PMA / PMN Number
- P890003/S154
- Removal / Correction Number
- ASKU
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- OR, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. CORRECTION: AFTER FURTHER REVIEW A CORRECTION WAS MADE TO - MFR. SITE ID. EVALUATION SUMMARY: (B)(4): ANALYSIS CONFIRMED THE INITIAL REPORT. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION AND CONTAMINATION ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY (PCBA).
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.
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE PATIENT THAT THE CARELINK MONITOR WAS NOT GETTING POWER. IN ORDER FOR THE MONITOR TO GET POWER, THE PLUG HAD TO BE HELD. THE MONITOR WAS REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE PATIENT THAT THE CARELINK MONITOR IS NOT GETTING POWER TO IT. THE CORD FITS TOO LOOSELY IN THE MONITOR AND NEEDS TO BE HELD IN PLACE. THE MONITOR IS BEING REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CARELINK | PATIENT MONITORING INSTRUMENT | NVZ | PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD. | 2490C8 | ASKU |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 YR | Other | (B)(4) IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER/CARDIO/DEFIB| (B)(4) IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER/CARDIO/DEFIB| 5076 IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD| 6947 IMPLANTABLE TACHY LEAD| POWER CORD PATIENT MONITORING ACCESSORY| (B)(4) IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER/CARDIO/DEFIB| 5076 IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD| POWER CORD PATIENT MONITORING ACCESSORY| 5076 IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD| 6947 IMPLANTABLE TACHY LEAD| 6947 IMPLANTABLE TACHY LEAD |