MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. VERITY ADX XL VDR; IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR

Model Number 5456

Device Problem Premature Elective Replacement Indicator (1483)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 06/17/2020

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

During follow-up, an elective replacement indicator (eri) alert was observed and the physician believed this was an incorrect measurement.Abbott technical support reviewed the event and found a false eri alert likely due to a small, temporary increase in current drain which tripped the eri trigger.The device remains implanted and no further information was available.The patient was stable.

• Brand Name: VERITY ADX XL VDR
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: sonali arangil ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 10218274
• MDR Text Key: 197139140
• Report Number: 2017865-2020-08559
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DXY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006910
• UDI-Public: 05414734006910
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: P880086
• 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: 07/01/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/01/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2006
• Device Model Number: 5456
• Device Catalogue Number: 5456
• Device Lot Number: 3031858
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/17/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2005
• 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