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 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Pocket Erosion (2013); Weakness (2145)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that when the patient presented in the emergency room, infection and pocket erosion were observed.The patient was feeling weak.A hole within the patient's scar line and pus were noted.The device was explanted and replaced.The patient was stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: analysis was normal.No anomalies were found.

• 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: elizabeth boltz ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 9147994
• MDR Text Key: 161206548
• Report Number: 2938836-2019-14298
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734508186
• UDI-Public: 05414734508186
• 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,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/30/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/02/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2019
• Device Model Number: CD3357-40C
• Device Catalogue Number: CD3357-40C
• Device Lot Number: A000046465
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/27/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2017
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention