FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ATLAS PLUS HF CRT-D

MDR report key: 3090024 · Received May 2, 2013

Report

Report Number
2938836-2013-01291
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 2, 2013
Date of Event
February 7, 2013
Manufacturer
ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Product Code
NIK
PMA / PMN Number
NA
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
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 WHILE IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, RECEIVED MULTIPLE UNSUCCESSFUL SHOCKS FROM THE ICD. AN EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR WAS USED TO RESCUE THE PATIENT. THE ICD WAS LATER FOUND IN BACKUP VVI MODE. IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO EXPLANT THE DEVICE. IT WAS LATER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPIRED ON (B)(6) 2013, UNRELATED TO THE DEVICE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
191447 ATLAS PLUS HF CRT-D IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR NIK ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT DIVISION V-341 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1