MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. WORKMATE¿ CLARIS¿ SYSTEM AMPLIFIER; COMPUTER, DIAGNOSTIC, PROGRAMMABLE

Model Number H700169

Device Problem Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/27/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

During an atrial fibrillation procedure, signals could not be displayed.An error message was noted stating: check the amplifier and connections to the display workstation.Troubleshooting involved multiple restart of all devices, cables were checked, the converter was checked and the fiber optic cable was replaced which did not resolve the issue.The procedure was cancelled and the patient was taken to another room where carto was performed with no consequences to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive as the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.No non-conformances associated with the reported event were identified.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported communication issue and subsequent cancellation remains unknown.

• Brand Name: WORKMATE¿ CLARIS¿ SYSTEM AMPLIFIER
• Type of Device: COMPUTER, DIAGNOSTIC, PROGRAMMABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; one st. jude medical drive; st. paul MN 55117
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; one st. jude medical drive; st. paul MN 55117
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 12719272
• MDR Text Key: 279014133
• Report Number: 2184149-2021-00342
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067001696
• UDI-Public: 05415067001696
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K151911
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/06/2022

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 Model Number: H700169
• Device Catalogue Number: H700169
• Device Lot Number: 7843439
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/29/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/29/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/05/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1