RV LEAD Adverse Events: FDA MAUDE Data

MEDTRONIC, INC. · Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

Total Reports

181

Reports (30d)

5

Active Signals

1

Open Recalls

82

Monthly Report Volume
Event Type Breakdown

Most commonly reported problems

1

High Shock Impedance Measurements

impedance measurements, measurements, shock, impedance, shock impedance

2

reports

2

RV Lead Revision Due to Infection

lead explanted, infection, infection additional, revision, right ventricular

2

reports

3

Lead Explanted for Performance Issue

lead explanted, service additional, effects, service, additional adverse

1

reports

Problem groupings are generated by Claripulse from report narrative text. They summarize what reporters wrote, not adjudicated root cause.

Active safety signals

Disproportionate reportinghigh

FDA recalls for this device

Class II

Oct 29, 2025 · Open, Classified

There is a potential for delayed time to high-voltage (HV) therapy should a rare sequence of events occur.

Class II

Apr 16, 2024 · Open, Classified

Potential for manufacturing defect. Weld crack led to devices failing at the leak check step in manufacturing.

Class II

Apr 16, 2024 · Open, Classified

Potential for manufacturing defect. Weld crack led to devices failing at the leak check step in manufacturing.

Class II

Apr 16, 2024 · Open, Classified

Potential for manufacturing defect. Weld crack led to devices failing at the leak check step in manufacturing.

Class II

Apr 16, 2024 · Open, Classified

Potential for manufacturing defect. Weld crack led to devices failing at the leak check step in manufacturing.

Class II

Apr 16, 2024 · Open, Classified

Potential for manufacturing defect. Weld crack led to devices failing at the leak check step in manufacturing.

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Disclaimer: This system analyzes publicly available FDA MAUDE data. It does NOT provide medical advice. MAUDE data is de-identified. Do not attempt re-identification. Report counts may differ from the FDA's MAUDE search due to processing cadence and deduplication. Data is updated weekly.