MAUDE Adverse Event Report: IPG MFG SWITZERLAND PROTECTA XT CRT-D; DEFIBRILLATOR, AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER, WITH CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATIO

Model Number D354TRG

Device Problem Invalid Sensing (2293)

Patient Problems Chest Pain (1776); Shock (2072)

Event Date 07/20/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented to the hospital with complaints of receiving shocks from their implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) and chest pain.It was determined the icd provided inappropriate shocks due to ventricular tachycardia induced by atrial tachycardia (at)/ atrial fibrillation (af).The patient was admitted to the hospital for medical management and the device remains in use.The patient is enrolled in the improve sca (sudden cardiac arrest) clinical study.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This model number is not approved for distribution in the united states, however, it is similar to a device marketed in the u.S.The event is being reported due to an alleged malfunction.This event occurred outside the us where a similar model is distributed.All information provided is included in this report.Patient information is not generally available due to confidentiality concerns.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the device was not returned for analysis.However, performance data collected from the device was received and analyzed.Analysis of the device memory was performed and no anomalies were found.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: PROTECTA XT CRT-D
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR, AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER, WITH CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATIO
• Manufacturer (Section D): IPG MFG SWITZERLAND; route du molliau 31; tolochenaz 1131 ; CH 1131
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC CARDIAC RHYTHM HEART FAILURE; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: anne schilling ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635052036
• MDR Report Key: 4159275
• MDR Text Key: 4771781
• Report Number: 9614453-2014-02148
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: P010031
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative,company represent
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/28/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/10/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/14/2015
• Device Model Number: D354TRG
• Device Catalogue Number: D354TRG
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/27/2014
• 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): Hospitalization; Life Threatening; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 00065 YR