FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

RIATA ST PASSIVE FIXATION

MDR report key: 2984252 · Received February 28, 2013

Report

Report Number
2938836-2013-00402
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 28, 2013
Manufacturer
ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Product Code
NVY
PMA / PMN Number
P950022
Removal / Correction Number
Z0458
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

A PARTIAL LEAD WITH THE CONNECTOR PIN MEASURING 21.8CM WAS RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS. EXTERNAL INSULATION ABRASION WAS FOUND AT 19.4-20.9CM FROM THE CONNECTOR PIN, CONSISTENT WITH LEAD FRICTION TO THE ICD CAN. THE ETFE COATING WAS ABRADED AT THE SAME LOCATION.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FOLLOW UP, EXTERNALIZED CONDUCTORS, HIGH PACING LEAD IMPEDANCE AND LOSS OF CAPTURE WERE OBSERVED. THE LEAD WAS CAPPED AND REPLACED. THE PROXIMAL PORTION OF THE LEAD WILL BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
87598 RIATA ST PASSIVE FIXATION DEFIBRILLATION LEAD NVY ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION 7040/65 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 59 YR