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

Model Number DM5500

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

Patient Problems Wound Dehiscence (1154); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was returned due to infection.Dhr sterilization confirmation was reviewed and no anomaly was noted.The device was received in normal working conditions with battery voltage above eri.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.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented with an infection at the implanted device pocket site.The physician explanted the implantable cardiac monitor (icm) due to infection.The patient condition was unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented with wound dehiscence and infection at the implanted device pocket site.The physician explanted the implantable cardiac monitor (icm) due to infection.The patient condition was stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

Correction: b5 and h6.

• 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: 19174107
• MDR Text Key: 340943856
• Report Number: 2017865-2024-39517
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MXC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067047809
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067047809(10)S000092726(17)250527
• 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: 05/09/2024

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: S000092726
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/01/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/24/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/03/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2023
• 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: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 51 KG