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 Over-Sensing (1438)

Patient Problem Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980)

Event Date 10/05/2019

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 when the patient presented in clinic for a follow up, oversensing and phrenic nerve stimulation were noted.The oversensing was possibly due to electromagnetic interference (emi).The patient was stable and will be monitored.

• 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
• MDR Report Key: 9490434
• MDR Text Key: 173570168
• Report Number: 2938836-2019-17410
• 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: P030054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/18/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/18/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2017
• Device Model Number: CD3357-40C
• Device Catalogue Number: CD3357-40C
• Device Lot Number: A000006898
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/22/2015
• 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: 62 YR