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

Model Number CD3357-40C

Device Problems Under-Sensing (1661); Output Problem (3005)

Patient Problems Syncope (1610); Fainting (1847)

Event Date 03/25/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that when patient presented in the emergency room with ventricular arrhythmia and appeared to be ischemic due to an electrolyte imbalance.Upon rhythm triggered episodes, non-sustained rv oversensing, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation episodes were observed.Intermittent events in the ventricular tachycardia zone were observed but it did not trigger any therapy.It was recommended to address the arrhythmia with medication changes and programming changes were made.Patient was currently stable.

• Brand Name: UNIFY ASSURA CRT-D 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: 6542557
• MDR Text Key: 74355698
• Report Number: 2938836-2017-23057
• 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: 05/03/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: CD3357-40C
• Device Lot Number: A000012110
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734508186
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/03/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/25/2015
• 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: 70 YR