FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

RIATA ST ACTIVE FIXATION

MDR report key: 2950127 · Received February 8, 2013

Report

Report Number
2938836-2013-00035
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 8, 2013
Date of Event
December 4, 2012
Manufacturer
ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Product Code
NVY
PMA / PMN Number
P950022
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER, NO MEDWATCH FORM WAS RECEIVED. DEVICE EVALUATION ANTICIPATED BUT NOT YET BEGUN.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

A PARTIAL LEAD WAS RETURNED IN TWO PARTS. EXTERNAL INSULATION ABRASIONS WERE FOUND AT 33.5CM - 34.1CM AND 36.6 CM - 36.8CM FROM THE DISTAL TIP, CONSISTENT WITH FRICTION TO ANOTHER DEVICE. THE ETFE COATING WAS INTACT AT THESE LOCATIONS.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FOLLOW UP, DEVICE INTERROGATION REVEALED POSSIBLE OUTPUT CIRCUIT DAMAGE WITH MULTIPLE ABORTED SHOCKS. THE DEVICE AND LEAD WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
54479 RIATA ST ACTIVE FIXATION DEFIBRILLATION LEAD NVY ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION 7000/65 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 23 YR V-193 316917