MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC., CRMD UNIFY CRT-D, DF-4 CONNECTOR; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD3231-40Q

Device Problem False Alarm (1013)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/10/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient received a transmission for back up vvi via merlin.Net.Upon further investigation, it was noted that the backup vvi transmission was inappropriate.The device was not found in back up vvi.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

• Brand Name: UNIFY CRT-D, DF-4 CONNECTOR
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC., CRMD; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC., CRMD; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: sharon mathew ; 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale, CA 94085 ; 4085226327
• MDR Report Key: 4045575
• MDR Text Key: 4861932
• Report Number: 2938836-2014-15149
• 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: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/28/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2012
• Device Model Number: CD3231-40Q
• Device Catalogue Number: SMTFY999
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/10/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/18/2010
• 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 Age: 51 YR