MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE) UNIFY QUADRA CRT-D, US MODEL, DF4COMP; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD3249-40Q

Device Problem Vibration (1674)

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

Event Date 11/24/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that the device experienced an anomaly with the vibratory notifier.The patient presented in clinic for a scheduled device check.It was noted that during the attempt to test the vibratory patient notifier, nothing could be felt.Programming changes were made but none of this allowed the notifier to be tested.The patient agreed to continue to be closely monitored by merlin rather than undergo a generator change.The patient was stable before, during, and after the interrogation.

• Brand Name: UNIFY QUADRA CRT-D, US MODEL, DF4COMP
• 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: 6301926
• MDR Text Key: 66677395
• Report Number: 2938836-2017-13836
• 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: 12/15/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/03/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2014
• Device Model Number: CD3249-40Q
• Device Lot Number: 3817117
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/25/2012
• 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: 59 YR