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

Model Number CDHFA500Q

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/31/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented for implant of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator.During the procedure the physician attempted to connect the lead to the left ventricular port.However, the setscrew could not be engaged.A replacement device was used to complete the implant.The patient was stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported field event of setscrew connection anomaly was confirmed.Analysis revealed the left ventricular setscrew was stripped and contained septa material inside the hex cavity.This material in the hex cavity prevented full insertion of the torque driver and was the cause of the reported event.The set screw anomaly was consistent with having occurred during the procedure.

• 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: 18744417
• MDR Text Key: 335852588
• Report Number: 2017865-2024-33131
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• 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
• Report Date: 03/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CDHFA500Q
• Device Lot Number: P000185297
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/12/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/31/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/20/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/04/2023
• 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 Sex: Female