CARELINK
Report
- Report Number
- 2182208-2013-01430
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 8, 2013
- Report Date
- March 20, 2013
- Manufacturer
- RICE CREEK MFG
- Product Code
- DXY
- PMA / PMN Number
- P890003
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
PRODUCT EVENT SUMMARY: THE RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) HEAD PASSED FUNCTIONAL TESTING. A DEVICE WAS INTERROGATED AND TELEMETRY REMAINED CONSTANT EVEN AS THE CABLE WAS MOVED BACK AND FORTH. THE RF HEAD CABLE WAS FOUND WITH SLIT IN IT EXPOSING THE BRAIDED WIRE. IT IS NOTED THE RUBBER PORTION OF THE RF HEAD LABEL IS MISSING.
THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. (B)(4).
IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.
IT WAS REPORTED THE RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) HEAD MALFUNCTIONED FROM STERILE PROCESSING AND PACER CLINIC. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED THROUGH FOLLOW UP. THE RF HEAD WAS RETURNED FOR REPAIR. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256923 | CARELINK | PULSE-GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, IMPLANTABLE | DXY | RICE CREEK MFG | 2067 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |