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

Model Number CD3369-40Q

Device Problem Misconnection (1399)

Patient Problem Dizziness (2194)

Event Date 12/10/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results, method, and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in the final report.

Event Description

Related manufacturer reference number: 2938836-2019-17756; 2938836-2019-17755.It was reported that the patient presented to the hospital with dizziness and bradycardia.Upon interrogation of the device, high thresholds were observed on the right ventricular (rv) and left ventricular (lv) leads.Intermittent loss of capture was also noted on the rv lead.Programming changes could not be performed.The patient was transferred to a different hospital where the rv and lv leads were explanted and replaced.During the procedure, the set screw could not be tightened in the device header and the new leads could not be secured.The physician decided to explant and replace the device as well.The patient is stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported field event of a set screw anomaly was confirmed in the laboratory.The right ventricular set screw was found to be stripped.A test lead was used on the device and no anomalies were noted.The device was tested on the bench and no anomalies were found.The cause of the set screw anomaly was due to damage sustained during the surgical procedure.

• Brand Name: QUADRA ASSURA MP ICD
• 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: 9528174
• MDR Text Key: 173055384
• Report Number: 2938836-2019-17754
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734508377
• UDI-Public: 05414734508377
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 04/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/27/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2021
• Device Model Number: CD3369-40Q
• Device Catalogue Number: CD3369-40Q
• Device Lot Number: A000077206
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/30/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/31/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2019
• 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: 77 YR