MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. QUADRA ALLURE MP CRT-P; IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR

Model Number PM3562

Device Problem Failure to Interrogate (1332)

Patient Problem Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980)

Event Date 12/21/2017

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

During follow-up, when the device could not be interrogated and an error message was observed.Technical support was contacted and recommended a firmware download.During the download, the patient experienced phrenic nerve stimulation due to high output pacing.The firmware was successfully re-downloaded in order to return the device to normal settings and resolve the event, and the patient's condition was stable.

• Brand Name: QUADRA ALLURE MP CRT-P
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: robert greenleaf ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 7209455
• MDR Text Key: 97896480
• Report Number: 2017865-2018-00843
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SW
• PMA/PMN Number: P030035
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/22/2018

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: 05/31/2019
• Device Model Number: PM3562
• Device Catalogue Number: PM3562
• Device Lot Number: P000053872
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734510097
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/22/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2017
• 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