MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) UNIFY ASSURA ICD; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD3361-40C

Device Problem Over-Sensing (1438)

Patient Problem Fall (1848)

Event Date 09/03/2018

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

It was reported that the patient presented in the emergency room after a fall and receiving a vibratory notification.It was noted that atrial lead noise was present with provocative testing.Automatic mode switch (ams) and several non-sustained right ventricular oversensing episodes determined to be myopotential oversensing were noted on the implantable cardioverter defibrillator.Reprogramming changes were made.No adverse events were recorded.The patient was stable.

• Brand Name: UNIFY ASSURA ICD
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR); 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: robert greenleaf ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 7879268
• MDR Text Key: 120440101
• Report Number: 2017865-2018-13611
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• 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: 09/14/2018

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: 10/31/2018
• Device Model Number: CD3361-40C
• Device Lot Number: S000025644
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/03/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/14/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/14/2016
• 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: 81 YR