CAPSUREFIX NOVUS
Report
- Report Number
- 2649622-2014-08077
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 8, 2014
- Date of Event
- May 1, 2014
- Report Date
- May 2, 2014
- Manufacturer
- MPRI
- Product Code
- DTB
- PMA / PMN Number
- P930039
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
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.
PRODUCT EVENT SUMMARY #(B)(4): THE FULL LEAD WAS RETURNED, ANALYZED AND NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE IMPLANT PROCEDURE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS THE VEIN, THE INTRODUCER TIP GOT HUNG UP AND WAS DEFORMED. ANOTHER INTRODUCER WAS USED. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO IMPLANT A RIGHT ATRIAL (RA) LEAD IN THE TORTUOUS VENOUS ANATOMY. THE LEAD HAD A 90 DEGREE ANGLE WITH SOME PRESSURE APPLIED TO IT. WHEN THE STYLET WAS PULLED BACK, THE STYLET WAS KINKED AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. THE PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO PLACE ANOTHER STYLET INTO THE LEAD, AND WAS UNABLE TO GET THE STYLET DOWN THE LEAD. ANOTHER LEAD WAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLANTED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470423 | CAPSUREFIX NOVUS | ELECTRODE, PACEMAKER, PERMANENT | DTB | MPRI | 407652 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 00079 YR |