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

Model Number CD3357-40Q

Device Problems Incorrect Interpretation of Signal (1543); Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)

Patient Problems Arrhythmia (1721); Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 01/28/2021

Event Type  Injury  

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 the patient presented remotely via merlin.Net.It was noted that an inappropriate antitachycardia pacing therapy (atp) was delivered for a supraventricular tachycardia (svt) episode.The episode was diagnosed as vt while it was an svt.Programming changes were made to resolve the issue.The patient was stable.

• Brand Name: UNIFY ASSURA CRT-D RF HV
• 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: 11335649
• MDR Text Key: 232148419
• Report Number: 2017865-2021-08877
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734508216
• UDI-Public: 05414734508216
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/16/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2017
• Device Model Number: CD3357-40Q
• Device Catalogue Number: CD3357-40Q
• Device Lot Number: A000007783
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/03/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/12/2015
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 77 YR