MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) UNIFY CRT-D; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD3231-40

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Analysis - interrogation of the device revealed it was above elective replacement indicator (eri) when received.Based on this information, the device was found to communicate appropriately with a merlin programmer and has not reached the elective replacement indicator (eri) the device is included in the premature battery depletion with implantable cardioverter defibrillator advisory notice issued by st.Jude medical on 11 october 2016.(b)(6).

Event Description

Following the advisory for premature battery depletion with implantable cardioverter defibrillator, although there was no eri (elective replacement indicator) alert or allegation of premature battery depletion, the device was explanted prophylactically.

• Brand Name: UNIFY CRT-D
• 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: sonali arangil ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 11102070
• MDR Text Key: 224585717
• Report Number: 2017865-2020-25329
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734504362
• UDI-Public: 05414734504362
• 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: 12/31/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/31/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2013
• Device Model Number: CD3231-40
• Device Catalogue Number: CD3231-40
• Device Lot Number: 3601110
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/10/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/14/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2012
• 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: 78 YR