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

Model Number CD3357-40C

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem Fainting (1847)

Event Date 04/29/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that when the patient presented to the hospital after feeling pre-syncopal symptoms, non-sustained rv oversensing episodes were observed.Review of the stored electrogram indicated the presence of pseudo-pseudofusion.Programming changes were recommended.It was mentioned that the syncopal episode was unrelated to the device and the patient was referred to an electrophysiologist for further evaluation.The patient was reported to be stable.No further information is available.

• 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: 6582676
• MDR Text Key: 75686123
• Report Number: 2938836-2017-24512
• 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,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/22/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/22/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2019
• Device Model Number: CD3357-40C
• Device Lot Number: A000034765
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734508186
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/29/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/27/2017
• 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: 50 YR