SPRINT
Report
- Report Number
- 2182208-2011-02132
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 12, 2011
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC, INC.
- Product Code
- LWS
- PMA / PMN Number
- P920015/S10
- Removal / Correction Number
- ASKU
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
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 PARTIAL LEAD WAS RETURNED IN SEGMENTS AND NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WAS BLOOD/BODY FLUID ON THE DISTAL CONDUCTOR (NOT OBSTRUCTED), THE OUTER INSULATION HAD COSMETIC ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACKING, THERE WAS A WHITE SUBSTANCE ON THE OUTER INSULATION, THE OUTER INSULATION HAD A COSMETIC DEPRESSION, THERE WAS CUT TINES/LOBES, THERE WAS BLOOD IN/ON THE HELIX/LOBE MECHANISM, AND THERE WAS APPARENT EXPLANT DAMAGE. WE DID RECEIVE PERFORMANCE DATA COLLECTED FROM THE DEVICE AND HAVE ANALYZED THE DATA. IMPEDANCE - HIGH RESISTANCE/IMPEDANCE 2 - PATIENT ALERTS FOR RV.PACE LEAD Z ON (B)(6) 2011. WEEKLY PACING LEAD IMPEDANCE LOG DATA SHOWS A GRADUAL INCREASE FOR MIN AND MAX V.PACE= 784 TO 1504 OHMS PEAK BETWEEN (B)(6) 2009 AND (B)(6) 2011. SENSING - OVERSENSING 1 - VENTRICULAR NST =210 MS ON (B)(6) 2010 19:10:39; 1 - VF=210 MS AVERAGE V-CYCLE ON (B)(6) 2010 19:10:45.
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. IMPEDANCE - HIGH RESISTANCE/IMPEDANCE 2 - PATIENT ALERTS FOR RV. PACE LEAD Z ON 01-JUN-2011 AND 21-JUN-2011. WEEKLY PACING LEAD IMPEDANCE LOG DATA SHOWS A GRADUAL INCREASE FOR MIN AND MAX V. PACE= 784 TO 1504 OHMS PEAK BETWEEN 18-DEC-2009 AND 08-JUL-2011. SENSING - OVERSENSING 1 - VENTRICULAR NST =210 MS ON 02-OCT-2010 19:10:39. 1 - VF=210 MS AVERAGE V-CYCLE ON 02-OCT-2010 19:10:45.
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. IMPEDANCE - HIGH RESISTANCE/IMPEDANCE 2 - PATIENT ALERTS FOR RV.PACE LEAD Z ON (B)(6) 2011. WEEKLY PACING LEAD IMPEDANCE LOG DATA SHOWS A GRADUAL INCREASE FOR MIN AND MAX V.PACE= 784 TO 1504 OHMS PEAK BETWEEN (B)(6) 2009 AND (B)(6) 2011. SENSING - OVERSENSING 1 - VENTRICULAR NST =210 MS ON (B)(6) 2010 19:10:39. 1 - VF=210 MS AVERAGE V-CYCLE ON (B)(6) 2010 19:10:45.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LEAD SHOWS A SLOW RISE IN IMPEDANCE. THE LEAD REMAINS IN USE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PACING THRESHOLDS ARE STEADILY RISING. THE LEAD WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LEAD SHOWS A SLOW RISE IN IMPEDANCE. THE LEAD REMAINS 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 | SPRINT | IMPLANTABLE TACHY LEAD | LWS | MEDTRONIC, INC. | 6932 | ASKU |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 YR | Hospitalization| O| R | (B)(4) IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER/CARDIO/DEFIB| (B)(4) IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER/CARDIO/DEFIB| (B)(4) IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER/CARDIO/DEFIB |