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

Model Number CD1411-36Q

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

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/14/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported during remote follow up that the implantable cardioverter defibrillator exhibited inappropriate shock due to incorrect interpretation of signal.Programming changes were recommended but not yet completed.The patient was stable.

Event Description

New information received notes that the implantable cardioverter defibrillator was explanted.Further information was requested, but not yet available.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported field event of inappropriate therapy and inadequate shock could not be confirmed in the laboratory.Telemetry, impedance, sensing, pacing, and high voltage (hv) output functions of the device were tested and found to be normal.

• Brand Name: ELLIPSE VR
• 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: richard williamson ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 16864854
• MDR Text Key: 314508487
• Report Number: 2017865-2023-19074
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NVZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734507738
• UDI-Public: 05414734507738
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P910023
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/03/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/03/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2017
• Device Model Number: CD1411-36Q
• Device Catalogue Number: CD1411-36Q
• Device Lot Number: A000010689
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2015
• 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
• Treatment: MEDTRONIC LEAD.
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Male