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

Model Number CD3365-40Q

Device Problem Under-Sensing (1661)

Patient Problems Ventricular Tachycardia (2132); Complete Heart Block (2627)

Event Date 09/08/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported review of a merlin transmission revealed atrial pacing resulting in intermittent undersensing of true ventricular events.The physician suspected a possible slow ventricular tachycardia.The patient was noted as being pacemaker dependent with complete heart block.The recommended programming changes were made and the issue was resolved.No further information is available.

• Brand Name: QUADRA ASSURA CRT-D QUAD RF HV
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE); 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale CA 94085
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE); 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale CA 94085
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 6158852
• MDR Text Key: 61899656
• Report Number: 2938836-2016-16046
• 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: 11/09/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/09/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2017
• Device Model Number: CD3365-40Q
• Device Lot Number: A000011610
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/16/2015
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR