MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC., CRMD QUADRA ASSURA CRT-D; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD3265-40

Device Problem Difficult to Interrogate (1331)

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

Event Date 12/05/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the device was unable to communicate via rf telemetry.Communication was successfully established through inductive telemetry.The patient was sent an inductive transmitter and the device remains implanted.The patient will continue to be followed normally.

Manufacturer Narrative

All information provided by manufacturer, no medwatch form was received.

• Brand Name: QUADRA ASSURA CRT-D
• 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: 4452754
• MDR Text Key: 5426775
• Report Number: 2938836-2015-00885
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P910023
• 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

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/26/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2014
• Device Model Number: CD3265-40
• Device Catalogue Number: SMTFY999
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/06/2013
• 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: 67 YR