MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. UNIFY QUADRA CRT-D, OUS MODEL, DF4COMP; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD3251-40Q

Device Problems Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); No Pacing (3268)

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

Event Date 11/30/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

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

During remote follow-up, episodes of noise leading to inhibition of pacing were observed on the device.Technical support was contacted and recommended reprograming, which was performed to resolve the event.The patient's condition was stable and there were no adverse consequences.

• Brand Name: UNIFY QUADRA CRT-D, OUS MODEL, DF4COMP
• 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: robert greenleaf ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 7142911
• MDR Text Key: 95651413
• Report Number: 2938836-2017-35352
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• 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: 12/22/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2013
• Device Model Number: CD3251-40Q
• Device Catalogue Number: CD3251-40Q
• Device Lot Number: 3673534
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734504560
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/22/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/11/2012
• 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