FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

CARELINK

MDR report key: 2203818 · Received August 11, 2011

Report

Report Number
3004593495-2011-00063
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 11, 2011
Manufacturer
PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD.
Product Code
DPS
PMA / PMN Number
P890003/S154
Removal / Correction Number
ASKU
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NC, US
Reporter Occupation
PATIENT

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 BY THE PATIENT THAT FOLLOWING STORMS IN THE AREA THE CARELINK MONITOR WAS NOT RECEIVING ELECTRICAL POWER. A NEW POWER CORD WAS SENT OUT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE NEW POWER CORD DID GET POWER TO THE MONITOR, BUT WHEN THE MONITOR IS CONNECTED INTO THE PHONE JACK THE HOME PHONES WILL NOT WORK. 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 DPS PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD. 2490C8 ASKU

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 87 YR Other (B)(4) IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER/CARDIO/DEFIB| 0125 COMPETITOR IMPLANTABLE TACHY LEAD