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

Model Number DM3500

Device Problem Failure to Sense (1559)

Patient Problem Palpitations (2467)

Event Date 01/15/2018

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

It was reported that episodes of false undersensing was observed on the patient's device.Upon review of session records, instances of total sensing dropout were noted.Loss of pocket contact was suspected.No intervention has been done as the device remains implanted.The patient reported palpitations but was asymptomatic throughout these episodes and will be monitored without changes at this time.

• Brand Name: CONFIRM
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE); 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale CA 94085
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.(CRM-SUNNYVALE); 645 almanor avenue; sunnyvale CA 94085
• Manufacturer Contact: robert greenleaf ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342 ; 8184932577
• MDR Report Key: 7227721
• MDR Text Key: 98584761
• Report Number: 2938836-2018-00730
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MXC
• 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: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/30/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/30/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/08/2019
• Device Model Number: DM3500
• Device Catalogue Number: DM3500
• Device Lot Number: S000049381
• Other Device ID Number: 05415067027320
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2017
• 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
• Patient Age: 65 YR