MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) CONFIRM; IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR

Model Number DM3500

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

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

Event Date 02/20/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient developed an infection; it was noted that the implantable cardiac monitor had migrated out of the pocket.The device was explanted.The patient¿s condition before, during and post procedure was stable.It was also noted that the patient was prescribed antibiotics.

Manufacturer Narrative

Analysis was normal.No anomalies were found.

• 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: robert greenleaf ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 7344023
• MDR Text Key: 102569251
• Report Number: 2017865-2018-03823
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MXC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K163407
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/23/2018

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/08/2019
• Device Model Number: DM3500
• Device Catalogue Number: DM3500
• Device Lot Number: S000049314
• Other Device ID Number: 05415067027320
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/06/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/20/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/15/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/16/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/23/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2017
• 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: 52 YR