MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) UNIFY ASSURA CRT-D RF HV; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD3357-40C

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 03/04/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was performed and all required manufacturing processes and inspections steps were confirmed to be completed per the requirements.The device met specifications prior to leaving abbott manufacturing facilities.Review of the sterilization records confirmed normal sterilization cycles for the products.The cause of infection could not be determined.

Event Description

Related manufacturer reference number: 2017865-2022-09617 , 2017865-2022-09618 , 2017865-2022-09635.It was reported that the patient presented to the hospital with septic shock-like symptoms due to an infection.The infection was identified by a culture were methicillin-susceptible staphylococcus aureus(mssa) bacteria was found.The device was eroding from the skin and the leads had vegetation.The entire system was explanted.The patient condition was stable post-procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was performed and review of the sterilization records confirmed normal sterilization cycles for the products.The device met specifications prior to leaving abbott manufacturing facilities.The product was returned and visual inspection was normal.The cause of infection could not be traced to the device.

• Brand Name: UNIFY ASSURA CRT-D RF HV
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: sonali arangil ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 14324499
• MDR Text Key: 291217767
• Report Number: 2017865-2022-09615
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734508186
• UDI-Public: 05414734508186
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2017
• Device Model Number: CD3357-40C
• Device Catalogue Number: CD3357-40C
• Device Lot Number: A000013644
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/18/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/27/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 83 KG