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MyCareLink Patient Monitor: medical device reports filed with FDA

893 reports name it, 2019–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Medtronic. Product code NVZ.

893
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 119 a year
47
reports, 12 months to August 2026
34 in the 12 months before
99.6%
classified as malfunction
43.5% across the product code
0.1%
classified as death, as reported
1 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 893 reports that name the brand "MyCareLink Patient Monitor" (pulse generator permanent implantable), received between January 2019 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Medtronic. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

47 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 38% from 34 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (99.6%), injury (0.3%) and death (0.1%); across all pulse generator, permanent, implantable reports (product code NVZ) death is recorded in 4.1% and malfunction in 43.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are overheating of device (84.3%), device emits odor (6.4%) and break (3.7%). The patient problems coded most often are burn(s), burning sensation and erythema. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

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Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

01302602019: 10120192020: 18120202021: 26020212022: 16720222023: 7620232024: 3920242025: 3020252026: 392026

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0.1%1
Injury0.3%3
Malfunction99.6%889
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report99.3%887
Voluntary report0.7%6
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 95,612 reports carrying product code NVZ. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Overheating of device75384.3%1%
Device emits odor576.4%0.1%
Breakthe device broke333.7%0.3%
Inappropriate/inadequate shock/stimulation252.8%1.4%
Moisture damage131.5%0%
Mechanical problema mechanical problem111.2%3.9%
Communication or transmission problemthe device could not communicate or transmit50.6%1.5%
Electrical shorting40.4%0%
Output problem40.4%0.6%
Data problem30.3%0.8%
Noise, audible30.3%0.1%
Therapeutic or diagnostic output failure20.2%0.1%
Battery problema problem with the battery10.1%4.7%
Device sensing problem10.1%1.4%
Intermittent communication failure10.1%0%
Loss of data10.1%0.1%
Premature discharge of battery10.1%11.3%
Product quality problem10.1%0%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Burn(s)a burn252.8%
Burning sensationa burning feeling20.2%
Erythemaskin redness10.1%
Failure of implant10.1%
Hypersensitivity/allergic reaction10.1%
Loss of consciousnesspassing out10.1%
No patient involvement10.1%
Painpain, site not specified10.1%
Swollen lymph nodes/glands10.1%
Ventricular fibrillationa chaotic rhythm from the lower heart chambers10.1%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureMyCareLink Patient MonitorProduct code NVZAll MAUDE reports
Reports89395,61226,136,888
Share of that pool—0.9%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports1419
Classified as injury0.3%52.1%36.2%
Classified as malfunction99.6%43.5%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer99.3%98.7%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code NVZ

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Adapta4,8932797.4%
Advisa MRI SureScan3,5892721.9%
Reply2,81491.5%
Insignia3,79201.3%
Altrua4,12202.4%
Carelink15,005180%
Sensia IPG1,391732.7%
Dextrus 41365,69800.8%
Azure91901.8%
Pulse Generator Permanent Implantable852241.1%
Fortify Vr U1 6 Sj4 Us1,56481.2%
Ellipse VR1,507453.7%
Symphony1,1631331.6%
Fortify Assura VR ICD, US4,8882132.3%
Consulta Crt-P68054.7%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about MyCareLink Patient Monitor reports

How many FDA reports name MyCareLink Patient Monitor?

893 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 47 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (99.6%), injury (0.3%) and death (0.1%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

overheating of device (84.3%), device emits odor (6.4%), break (3.7%), inappropriate/inadequate shock/stimulation (2.8%) and moisture damage (1.5%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (99.3%) and voluntary reports (0.7%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that MyCareLink Patient Monitor was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.