MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) GALLANT VR; NO MATCH

Model Number CDVRA500Q

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Related manufacturer reference number: 2017865-2024-33576.It was reported that a patient presented with thrombosis in the patient right atrium and infection noted on the patient's system.Cultures were taken, which confirmed the infection.The system was explanted on (b)(6) 2024.The patient was recovering with no further adverse consequences.

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was performed and review of the sterilization records confirmed normal sterilization cycles for the products.The device met specifications prior to leaving abbott manufacturing facilities.The product was returned and visual inspection was normal.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 cause of infection could not be traced to the device.

• Brand Name: GALLANT VR
• Type of Device: NO MATCH
• 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: 18790616
• MDR Text Key: 336356389
• Report Number: 2017865-2024-33575
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/14/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/27/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2022
• Device Model Number: CDVRA500Q
• Device Lot Number: P000113314
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/26/2020
• 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; Other
• Patient Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: Black Or African American