FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

UNIFY CRT-D

MDR report key: 2902525 · Received January 8, 2013

Report

Report Number
2017865-2013-00431
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
January 8, 2013
Date of Event
October 31, 2012
Manufacturer
ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Product Code
NIK
PMA / PMN Number
P030054
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CA
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER, NO MEDWATCH FORM WAS RECEIVED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER RECEIVING AN INAPPROPRIATE SHOCK. UPON INTERROGATION, AT LEAST ONE UNSUCCESSFUL SHOCK AND POSSIBLE OUTPUT CIRCUIT DAMAGE WERE OBSERVED. REVIEW OF SUBSEQUENT CHARGING STRIPS INDICATED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT CHARGING. THE DEVICE REMAINS IMPLANTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
10125 UNIFY CRT-D IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR NIK ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION CD3231-40 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 56 YR (B)(4)