FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

VOLTA 1CR 65 CE

MDR report key: 5210997 · Received November 9, 2015

Report

Report Number
1028232-2015-04034
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 9, 2015
Date of Event
September 28, 2015
Report Date
October 28, 2015
Manufacturer
BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG
Product Code
NVY
PMA / PMN Number
P980023
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
GM
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

UPON RECEIPT, THE LEAD UNDER COMPLAINT WAS SUBJECTED TO AN EXTENSIVE ANALYSIS. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LEAD WAS SCRUTINIZED, INCLUDING A VISUAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INSPECTION. DURING THE VISUAL INSPECTION, CUTS IN THE INSULATION WERE FOUND. IT IS REASONABLE TO ASSUME, THAT THE CUTS RESULTED FROM THE EXPLANTATION PROCEDURE. WITH REGARD TO THE ISSUES MENTIONED IN THE COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION, THE ANALYSIS OF THE LEAD DID NOT SHOW ANY DEVIATIONS. IN PARTICULAR, THE VALUES OF THE PARAMETERS MEASURED DURING THE MECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FIXATION MECHANISM WERE WITHIN THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. THE ANALYSIS DID NOT REVEAL ANY SIGN OF A MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURING PROBLEM.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. CONCLUSIONS REGARDING THE CLINICAL OBSERVATION CANNOT BE DRAWN FOR THE TIME BEING. THE ANALYSIS WILL CONTINUE AS SOON AS NEW INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

OUS MDR - IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT FELL AT HOME 3 DAYS AFTER THE IMPLANTATION. LOSS OF CAPTURE WAS ALSO REPORTED. THE LEAD WAS EXPLANTED BUT NOT RETURNED TO BIOTRONIK FOR ANALYSIS.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
740275 VOLTA 1CR 65 CE ICD LEAD NVY BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG 384074

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Hospitalization