MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE) UNIFY ASSURA CRT-D RF HV; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD3357-40C

Device Problem Connection Problem (2900)

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

Event Date 11/12/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that during an implant procedure, the setscrew would not tighten.The setscrew was tested with no leads and appeared to work properly.The physician elected to implant the device.Patient was stable post procedure and will continue to be monitored.

• Brand Name: UNIFY ASSURA CRT-D RF HV
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: jaime chavez ; 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale, CA 94085 ; 8184934022
• MDR Report Key: 5318129
• MDR Text Key: 34181940
• Report Number: 2938836-2015-32130
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P970013
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/12/2015

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 Expiration Date: 05/31/2017
• Device Model Number: CD3357-40C
• Device Lot Number: A000007484
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/22/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/05/2015
• 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: 61 YR