MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) GALLANT HF; NO MATCH

Model Number CDHFA500Q

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Pocket Erosion (2013)

Event Date 10/23/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Related manufacturer reference number: 2017865-2023-52353, related manufacturer reference number: 2017865-2023-52354, related manufacturer reference number: 2017865-2023-52356.It was reported that the patient presented for a follow-up in clinic.It was noted that the header of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was visible with purulent drainage.The right atrial, right ventricular and left ventricular leads eroded.The whole system was explanted due to pocket erosion and infection.The patient was is stable condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was performed, and all required manufacturing processes and inspection 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 product was returned, and visual inspection was normal.Interrogation of the device revealed it was above elective replacement indicator (eri) when received.The cause of infection could not be traced to the device.

• Brand Name: GALLANT HF
• Type of Device: NO MATCH
• 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: richard williamson ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 18128602
• MDR Text Key: 327990811
• Report Number: 2017865-2023-52352
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067032010
• UDI-Public: 05415067032010
• 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,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/07/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CDHFA500Q
• Device Lot Number: S000090214
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/25/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/14/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/16/2024; 01/31/2024; 02/07/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/16/2024; 02/02/2024; 02/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2023
• 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: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 68 KG