Medtronic CRM Product Performance Report

Kappa 700 DR KDR701, KDR703, KDR706

Product Characteristics
US Market Release Feb-99   NBG Code DDD/RO
Registered US Implants 192,000   Serial Number Prefix PGU, PGY, PGW
Estimated Active US Implants 54,000   Estimated Longevity  
Normal Battery Depletions (US) 12,539      
Malfunctions (US) 351  
Therapy Function Not Compromised 28      
Battery 1      
Electrical Component 21      
Electrical Interconnect 1      
Possible Early Battery Depletion 3      
Other 2      
Therapy Function Compromised 323      
Electrical Component 15      
Electrical Interconnect 308   (136 malfunctions related to advisory)  
Advisories 2002 Potential Fractured Power Supply Wires
Survival Estimate of Kappa 700 DR KDR701, KDR703, KDR706 Pulse Generators