MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. QUADRA ASSURA MP ICD; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD3371-40C

Device Problem Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure (3023)

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

Event Date 08/12/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

The patient had atrial fibrillation which induced ventricular fibrillation resulting in several inadequate shocks.The arrhythmia could not be terminated so the patient was externally defibrillated.The patient was admitted to the hospital to decide the next course of action.Days following, the patient underwent an atrioventricular node ablation.Technical support recommended reprogramming the device and further testing to ensure the patient is receiving adequate therapy.Further information was requested but not received.

• Brand Name: QUADRA ASSURA MP ICD
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale CA 94085
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale CA 94085
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 6873671
• MDR Text Key: 86510306
• Report Number: 2938836-2017-31936
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/18/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/18/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2018
• Device Model Number: CD3371-40C
• Device Lot Number: P000030081
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734508384
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/23/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/30/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization