Medtronic CRM Product Performance Report

Kappa 600 DR KDR651, KDR653

Product Characteristics
US Market Release Mar-01   NBG Code DDD/RO
Registered US Implants 14,000   Serial Number Prefix PLJ, PLK
Estimated Active US Implants 3,000   Estimated Longevity  
Normal Battery Depletions (US) 1,073      
Malfunctions (US) 29  
Therapy Function Not Compromised 2      
Electrical Component 1      
Possible Early Battery Depletion 1      
Therapy Function Compromised 27      
Electrical Component 1      
Electrical Interconnect 26   (17 malfunctions related to advisory)  
Advisories 2002 Potential Fractured Power Supply Wires;
2009 Potential Separation of Interconnect Wires

 

Survival Estimate of Kappa 600 DR KDR651, KDR653 Pulse Generators