SETROX S 53
Report
- Report Number
- 1028232-2013-01007
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- April 17, 2013
- Date of Event
- March 15, 2013
- Report Date
- April 8, 2013
- Manufacturer
- BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG
- Product Code
- NVN
- PMA / PMN Number
- P950037
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- OR, US
- Reporter Occupation
- NURSE
Narratives
UPON RECEIPT, THE LEAD WAS SUBJECTED TO AN EXTENSIVE ANALYSIS. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DEVICE UNDER COMPLAINT WAS SCRUTINIZED, INCLUDING A VISUAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL INSPECTION. DURING THE VISUAL INSPECTION A BEND IN THE LEAD¿S DISTAL PART WAS NOTED AND THE LEAD¿S DISTAL PART WAS FOUND PARTLY PULLED OUT OF THE RING ELECTRODE. THESE DAMAGES REQUIRE THE PRESENCE OF MECHANICAL STRESS. TENSILE FORCES DURING SURGERY SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. IN SUMMARY, A BEND IN THE LEAD¿S DISTAL PART WAS NOTED, CAUSING THE ISSUES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURING PROBLEM.
THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS. THE ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE BASED ON THE INSPECTION OF THE QUALITY DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANUFACTURE OF THIS PARTICULAR DEVICE. THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR THIS DEVICE WAS RE-INVESTIGATED. ALL PRODUCTION STEPS HAD BEEN PERFORMED ACCORDINGLY. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF ANY INCONSISTENCY DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHICH MIGHT BE RELATED TO THE CLINICAL OBSERVATION. IN SUMMARY, THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS. THE REVIEW OF THE QUALITY DOCUMENTS CONFIRMED A REGULAR DEVICE MANUFACTURING.
THIS LEAD HAD DISLODGED A COUPLE OF TIMES SO THE PHYSICIAN DECIDED TO EXPLANT AND REPLACE IT. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS REPORTED. THE HOSPITAL RETAINED THE DEVICE. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166204 | SETROX S 53 | PACER LEAD | NVN | BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG | 350974 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 YR | Hospitalization |