MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) ASSERT-IQ¿ ICM; RECORDER, EVENT, IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC, (WITHOUT ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION)

Model Number DM5500

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 01/22/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Further information was requested but not received.A device history record (dhr) review was performed and all required manufacturing processes and inspection 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 product was returned and visual inspection was normal.Interrogation of the device revealed it was above elective replacement indicator (eri) when received.The cause of infection could not be traced to the device.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented with an unspecified infection.The insertable cardiac monitor (icm) was explanted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Correction: upon review the insertable cardiac monitor (icm), manufacturer report 2017865-2024-03952, should not have been submitted as a medical device report (mdr) as infection that is not related to the implant site or implanted device is a non-reportable complaint, as the infection occurred as the result of another factor or source.

• Brand Name: ASSERT-IQ¿ ICM
• Type of Device: RECORDER, EVENT, IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC, (WITHOUT ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION)
• 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: 18656379
• MDR Text Key: 334720946
• Report Number: 2017865-2024-03952
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MXC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K230286
• 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: 02/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: DM5500
• Device Lot Number: S000091050
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/26/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/22/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/07/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2023
• 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: 45 YR
• Patient Sex: Female