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

Model Number DM3500

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Pocket Erosion (2013)

Event Date 07/18/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented with skin erosion and infection at implanted device pocket site during follow-up in clinic.The implanted device pocket was noted to be red.The physician explanted the implantable cardiac monitor (icm).The patient was in stable condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The cause of infection could not be traced to the device.

• 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: sonali arangil ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 15173008
• MDR Text Key: 297312578
• Report Number: 2017865-2022-16903
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MXC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067027320
• UDI-Public: 05415067027320
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/05/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/11/2022
• Device Model Number: DM3500
• Device Catalogue Number: DM3500
• Device Lot Number: P000119495
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/26/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/16/2021
• 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: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Male