FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ELLIPSE DR, DF4 CONNECTOR

MDR report key: 3101171 · Received May 9, 2013

Report

Report Number
2938836-2013-01970
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 9, 2013
Date of Event
March 1, 2013
Manufacturer
ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Product Code
LWS
PMA / PMN Number
P910023
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
IN
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER, NO MEDWATCH FORM WAS RECEIVED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED TO THE CLINIC AFTER RECEIVING AN ALERT FOR HIGH HV LEAD IMPEDANCE. THE PHYSICIAN SUSPECTS THE DEVICE HAD PULLED DOWN AND MIGRATED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CHEST TISSUE. THE DEVICE REMAINS IMPLANTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
202830 ELLIPSE DR, DF4 CONNECTOR IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR LWS ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION CD2311-36Q NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 54 YR (B)(4)