MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) CONFIRM; IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR

Model Number DM3500

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

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 12/28/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented with an infection at the implanted device site.The implantable cardiac monitor explanted due to infection.The patient's condition throughout the procedure is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was performed and all required manufacturing processes and inspections steps were confirmed to be completed per the requirements.The device met specifications prior to leaving abbott manufacturing facilities.Review of the sterilization records confirmed normal sterilization cycles for the products.The cause of infection could not be determined.The reported event will continue to be monitored and trended.Further information was requested but not received.

• Brand Name: CONFIRM
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR
• 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: richard williamson ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 16212650
• MDR Text Key: 307765626
• Report Number: 2017865-2023-02689
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MXC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067027320
• UDI-Public: 05415067027320
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K163407
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/19/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/15/2024
• Device Model Number: DM3500
• Device Catalogue Number: DM3500
• Device Lot Number: P000156083
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2022
• 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 Sex: Male