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

Model Number CD3231-40

Device Problems Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Programming Issue (3014)

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

Event Date 12/08/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that during follow-up in clinic, auto-mode switch episodes were observed.Upon review, inappropriate programming was observed; competitive atrial pacing was caused by true atrial events falling into post-ventricular atrial refractory period.Programming changes were recommended.The icd was electively explanted and upgraded.Patient tolerated the procedure well and will be followed normally.

• Brand Name: UNIFY CRT-D
• 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: 6369128
• MDR Text Key: 68665606
• Report Number: 2938836-2017-16757
• 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
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/13/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/01/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2013
• Device Model Number: CD3231-40
• Device Lot Number: 3448555
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/20/2011
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 68 YR