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) |