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 Pocket Erosion (2013)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented to the emergency room with implantable cardiac monitor (icm) eroded through the patient's skin.The icm was explanted to resolve the issue.The patient was in stable condition throughout the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was pocket erosion.Analysis found that the device was received with battery voltage above elective replacement indicator (eri) level.Interrogation and preliminary test results were acceptable.No anomalies were noted.

• 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: 16951281
• MDR Text Key: 315438553
• Report Number: 2017865-2023-20304
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MXC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067027320
• UDI-Public: 05415067027320
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K163407
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/05/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/18/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/11/2023
• Device Model Number: DM3500
• Device Catalogue Number: DM3500
• Device Lot Number: P000139415
• 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: 06/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/14/2022
• 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