MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SYLMAR) ALLURE QUADRA RF CRT-P; IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR

Model Number PM3242

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem Tachycardia (2095)

Event Date 04/24/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that the patient presented in emergency room for an unrelated issue.The patient had experienced intermittent rapid heart rate at home.Upon interrogation, the pulse generator exhibited inappropriate rate response that led to pacemaker driven tachycardia.The device was reprogrammed, resolving the issue.The patient's condition improved.

• Brand Name: ALLURE QUADRA RF CRT-P
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR
• 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: jaime chavez ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184934022
• MDR Report Key: 5720806
• MDR Text Key: 47253398
• Report Number: 2017865-2016-03661
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P970013
• 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: 05/20/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/13/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2016
• Device Model Number: PM3242
• Device Lot Number: A000001335
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/04/2015
• 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: 87 YR