QUICKFLEX XL LV LEAD
Report
- Report Number
- 2017865-2014-18142
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 6, 2014
- Date of Event
- August 21, 2014
- Manufacturer
- ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC., CRMD
- Product Code
- OJX
- PMA / PMN Number
- P030054
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z1483
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
OUT OF SERVICE DATE SHOULD BE (B)(6) 2015 NOT (B)(6)2015
ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER, NO MEDWATCH FORM WAS RECEIVED. (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENT PRESENTED TO THE CLINIC AFTER RECEIVING A VIBRATORY PATIENT NOTIFIER ALERT FOR AN IMPEDANCE ISSUE ON THE LEFT VENTRICULAR LEAD. THE LEAD IMPEDANCE HAD MADE A SUDDEN DROP WHICH PROMPTED THE ALERT. A FLUOROSCOPY REVEALED THAT THE LEAD INSULATION WAS ABRADED. THE LEAD REMAINED IMPLANTED AND THE PATIENT WOULD BE MONITORED.
NEW INFORMATION REPORTED THAT THE CORRECT CAP DATE WAS (B)(6) 2015. A CHEST X-RAY REVEALED THAT THE LEAD HAD EXTERNALIZED CONDUCTORS.
NEW INFORMATION REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS IN STABLE CONDITION PRIOR, DURING AND AFTER THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2015.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REPORTED STATED THAT THE LEAD WAS CAPPED ON (B)(6) 2015.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 714545 | QUICKFLEX XL LV LEAD | PERMANENT PACEMAKER ELECTRODE | OJX | ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC., CRMD | 1158T/86 | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 YR |