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

Model Number CD3265-40Q

Device Problem Premature Discharge of Battery (1057)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Vertigo (2134); Dizziness (2194); Palpitations (2467)

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

It was reported that post-implantation of the patient's implantable cardioverter defibrillator the patient suffered severe pain.They also experienced dizziness, severe vertigo and palpitations.It was alleged that the device's battery had been draining prematurely.The patient had the device explanted and replaced.They still experienced symptoms post-implant.

• Brand Name: QUADRA ASSURA (DDQP+)
• 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: elizabeth boltz ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 8311567
• MDR Text Key: 135198901
• Report Number: 3006705815-2019-00503
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734505673
• UDI-Public: 05414734505673
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030054
• 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: 02/06/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/06/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2014
• Device Model Number: CD3265-40Q
• Device Catalogue Number: CD3265-40Q
• Device Lot Number: 4069041
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/23/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/08/2013
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 70 YR