FDA Adverse Event Death Summary report: N

RIATA ACTIVE FIXATION

MDR report key: 2993621 · Received March 7, 2013

Report

Report Number
2938836-2013-00618
Event Type
Death
Date Received
March 7, 2013
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

NO MEDWATCH FORM WAS RECEIVED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT INAPPROPRIATE THERAPY DUE TO NOISE WAS OBSERVED. INSULATION DAMAGE WAS SUSPECTED. DURING EXPLANT, THE PATIENT'S BLOOD PRESSURE DROPPED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS STOPPED. A THORACOTOMY WAS PERFORMED TO REPAIR A TEAR OF THE SUBCLAVIAN VEIN. THE PATIENT LOST A LARGE AMOUNT OF BLOOD AND EXPIRED AFTER RESCUE EFFORTS FAILED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
97097 RIATA ACTIVE FIXATION DEFIBRILLATION LEAD NVY ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION 1580/65 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 72 YR Death