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

Model Number CD3231-40

Device Problems Difficult to Interrogate (1331); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

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

Event Date 02/03/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the device was unable to interrogate.Two programs were used but were unsuccessful.Programming changes were made which allowed normal interrogation and testing.Device remains implanted.

• Brand Name: UNIFY CRT-D
• 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: 5522764
• MDR Text Key: 41052453
• Report Number: 2938836-2016-01860
• 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: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/03/2016

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: 11/30/2013
• Device Model Number: CD3231-40
• Device Lot Number: 3715694
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/03/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/24/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/30/2012
• 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: 71 YR