MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) FORTIFY ASSURA VR ICD, US; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number CD1357-40Q

Device Problem Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem (1573)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 01/14/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had an arrhythmia that started at a rate below therapy cut off.Arrhythmia then accelerated into therapy zone and patient received a round of antitachycardia pacing - atp therapy followed by a successful shock.The patient was in stable condition.The device was reprogrammed.

• Brand Name: FORTIFY ASSURA VR ICD, US
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• 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: elizabeth boltz ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 8289327
• MDR Text Key: 134494080
• Report Number: 2017865-2019-01401
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NVZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734507974
• UDI-Public: 05414734507974
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P910023
• 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
• Report Date: 01/30/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2019
• Device Model Number: CD1357-40Q
• Device Lot Number: A000044302
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/16/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/30/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2017
• 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 Age: 78 YR