MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) FORTIFY VR, U1.6 DF1 US; PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	CD1231-40
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	08/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient presented for a follow-up in clinic with redness and swelling on the pocket site.It was also noted that lead eroded.The physician did not allege that the infection was related to the product nor the procedure.The entire system was explanted.The patient was stable.
Additional 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 the interrogation results as well as the visual inspection were found to be normal.The cause of infection could not be traced to the device.

• Brand Name: FORTIFY VR, U1.6 DF1 US
• Common Device Name: PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE
• 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: navpreet singh ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 23001665
• Report Number: 2017865-2025-99690
• Device Sequence Number: 9519475
• Product Code: NVZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734504355
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734504355(10)A000162791(17)260228
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P910023
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/25/2026

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: CD1231-40
• Device Catalogue Number: CD1231-40
• Device Lot Number: A000162791
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/12/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown