MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT CONFIRM; IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR

Model Number DM3500

Device Problems Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); Failure to Capture (1081); Over-Sensing (1438)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/10/2019

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 a remote follow-up, episodes of noise resulting in oversensing and a loss of capture was noted on the device.No intervention was performed at this time.The patient was stable and will continue to be monitored.

• Brand Name: CONFIRM
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT; 15900 valley view court; sylmar CA 91342
• Manufacturer Contact: elizabeth boltz ; 15900 valley view court; sylmar, CA 91342
• MDR Report Key: 9504640
• MDR Text Key: 174141708
• Report Number: 2017865-2019-18274
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MXC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K163407
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/20/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/20/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2020
• Device Model Number: DM3500
• Device Catalogue Number: DM3500
• Device Lot Number: P000079385
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/10/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/20/2019
• 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