CAPSUREFIX NOVUS
Report
- Report Number
- 2649622-2011-10379
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 16, 2011
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
- Product Code
- DTB
- PMA / PMN Number
- P930039/S009
- Removal / Correction Number
- ASKU
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY TECHNICIAN/REPRESENTATIVE
Narratives
THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. EVALUATION SUMMARY: (B)(4) THE ACTUAL DEVICE WAS NOT RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. WE DID RECEIVE PERFORMANCE DATA COLLECTED FROM THE DEVICE AND HAVE ANALYZED THE DATA. LOW RESISTANCE/IMPEDANCE OF 24 OHMS RECORDED.
THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
ASKU
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED AT THE CLINIC AFTER EXPERIENCING TACHYCARDIA AFTER LEANING AGAINST A LARGE SPEAKER SYSTEM. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD SWITCHED THE PACING POLARITY OF THE LEFT VENTRICULAR LEAD (B)(6) PREVIOUSLY. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A RECENT LEAD WARNING ON THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR LEAD DUE TO LOW IMPEDANCE. THE DEVICE AND RIGHT VENTRICULAR LEAD REMAIN 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 | CAPSUREFIX NOVUS | IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD | DTB | MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. | 5076 | ASKU |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 YR | Other | 1699 COMPETITOR IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD| 4548 COMPETITOR IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD| 4548 COMPETITOR IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD| 1699 COMPETITOR IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD |