St. Jude Medical Ellipse User manual

Ellipse™
Fortify Assura™
Tiered-therapy Cardioverter/Defibrillator
Quadra Assura™, Quadra Assura MP™
Unify Assura™
Cardiac Resynchronization Device, Tiered-therapy Cardioverter/Defibrillator

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Device Description
This manual describes the following St. Jude Medical™ pulse generators:
Table 1. Single-chamber pulse-generator descriptions
Name
Model Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MRI Status
Fortify Assura
VR
CD1257-40 Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 40 J Untested
Fortify Assura
VR
CD1257-40Q Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH 40 J Untested
Ellipse VR CD1275-36 Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 36 J Untested
Ellipse VR CD1275-36Q Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH 36 J Untested

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Table 1. Single-chamber pulse-generator descriptions
Name
Model Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MRI Status
Ellipse VR CD1311-36 Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 36 J Untested
Ellipse VR CD1311-36Q Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH 36 J MR
Conditional
Fortify Assura
VR
CD1357-40 Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 40 J Untested
Fortify Assura
VR
CD1357-40C Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF-1/IS-1 40 J Untested
Fortify Assura
VR
CD1357-40Q Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH 40 J Untested
Fortify Assura
VR
CD1357-40QC Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF4-LLHH 40 J Untested

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Table 1. Single-chamber pulse-generator descriptions
Name
Model Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MRI Status
Ellipse VR CD1411-36 Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 36 J Untested
Ellipse VR CD1411-36C Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF-1/IS-1 36 J Untested
Ellipse VR CD1411-36Q Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH 36 J MR
Conditional
Ellipse VR CD1411-36QC Single-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF4-LLHH 36 J MR
Conditional

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Table 2. Dual-chamber pulse-generator descriptions
Name
Model Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MRI Status
Fortify Assura
DR
CD2257-40 Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 40 J Untested
Fortify Assura
DR
CD2257-40Q Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 40 J Untested
Ellipse DR CD2275-36 Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 36 J Untested
Ellipse DR CD2275-36Q Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 36 J Untested
Ellipse DR CD2311-36 Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 36 J Untested
Ellipse DR CD2311-36Q Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 36 J MR
Conditional
Fortify Assura
DR
CD2357-40 Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 40 J Untested

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Table 2. Dual-chamber pulse-generator descriptions
Name
Model Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MRI Status
Fortify Assura
DR
CD2357-40C Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF-1/IS-1 40 J Untested
Fortify Assura
DR
CD2357-40Q Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 40 J Untested
Fortify Assura
DR
CD2357-40QC Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 40 J Untested
Ellipse DR CD2411-36 Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 36 J Untested
Ellipse DR CD2411-36C Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF-1/IS-1 36 J Untested

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Table 2. Dual-chamber pulse-generator descriptions
Name
Model Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MRI Status
Ellipse DR CD2411-36Q Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 36 J MR
Conditional
Ellipse DR CD2411-36QC Dual-chamber ICD
with RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 36 J MR
Conditional
Table 3. CRT-D pulse generator descriptions
Name
Model
Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MR Status

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Table 3. CRT-D pulse generator descriptions
Name
Model
Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MR Status
Unify
Assura
CD3257-40 CRT-D with
RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 40 J Untested
Unify
Assura
CD3257-40Q CRT-D with
RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 40 J Untested
Quadra
Assura
CD3265-40 CRT-D with
RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1/IS4-LLLL 40 J Untested
Quadra
Assura
CD3265-40Q CRT-D with
RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS4-LLLL/IS-1 40 J Untested
Quadra
Assura MP
CD3269-40 CRT-D with RF
telemetry
DF-1/IS-1/IS4-LLLL 40J Untested
Quadra
Assura MP
CD3269-40Q CRT-D with RF
telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS4-LLLL/IS-1 40J Untested
Unify
Assura
CD3357-40 CRT-D with
RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1 40 J Untested

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Table 3. CRT-D pulse generator descriptions
Name
Model
Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MR Status
Unify
Assura
CD3357-40C CRT-D with
RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF-1/IS-1 40 J Untested
Unify
Assura
CD3357-40Q CRT-D with
RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 40 J Untested
Unify
Assura
CD3357-40QC CRT-D with
RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF4-LLHH/IS-1 40 J Untested
Quadra
Assura
CD3365-40 CRT-D with
RF telemetry
DF-1/IS-1/IS4-LLLL 40 J Untested
Quadra
Assura
CD3365-40C CRT-D with
RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF-1/IS-1/IS4-LLLL 40 J Untested

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Table 3. CRT-D pulse generator descriptions
Name
Model
Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MR Status
Quadra
Assura
CD3365-40Q CRT-D with
RF telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS4-LLLL/IS-1 40 J Untested
Quadra
Assura
CD3365-40QC CRT-D with
RF telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF4-LLHH/IS4-LLLL/IS-1 40 J Untested
Quadra
Assura MP
CD3369-40 CRT-D with RF
telemetry
DF-1/IS-1/IS4-LLLL 40J Untested
Quadra
Assura MP
CD3369-40C CRT-D with RF
telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF-1/IS-1/IS4-LLLL 40 J Untested
Quadra
Assura MP
CD3369-40Q CRT-D with RF
telemetry
DF4-LLHH/IS4-LLLL/IS1 40J Untested

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Table 3. CRT-D pulse generator descriptions
Name
Model
Number
Description
Connector Type
Delivered
Energy
(approx.)
MR Status
Quadra
Assura MP
CD3369-40QC CRT-D with RF
telemetry,
Parylene coating
DF4-LLHH/IS4-LLLL/IS-1 40J Untested
The pulse generator, along with compatible, commercially available leads, constitutes the implantable
portion of the ICD and CRT-D systems. The lead systems are implanted using either transvenous or
transthoracic techniques. The St. Jude Medical Merlin™ Patient Care System (PCS) with software
model 3330 version 24.0.1 (or greater), a Merlin™ Antenna (for devices with RF communication), and
a telemetry wand constitute the external portion of the ICD and CRT-D systems.
Models with the “Q” suffix are functionally equivalent in all respects to the same model without the “Q”
suffix, except for the header. Models without the "Q” suffix use DF-1 lead connectors for the high-
voltage leads, and models with the "Q” suffix use a single DF4-LLHH lead connector for the high-voltage
leads and for the low voltage RV lead.

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SJ4-LLHH is equivalent to DF4-LLHH. SJ4 and DF4 connectors comply with ISO 27186:2010(E).SJ4-
LLLL is equivalent to IS4-LLLL. SJ4 and IS4 connectors comply with ISO 27186:2010(E).
Indications and Usage
St. Jude Medical™ ICDs and CRT-Ds are intended to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and
ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
AF Suppression™ pacing is indicated for suppression of paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation in
patients with the above ICD indication and sinus node dysfunction.
In patients indicated for an ICD, CRT-Ds are also intended:
to provide a reduction of the symptoms of moderate to severe heart failure (NYHA Functional
Class III or IV) in those patients who remain symptomatic despite stable, optimal medical therapy
(as defined in the clinical trials section included in the Merlin PCS on-screen help) and have a left
ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 35% and a prolonged QRS duration
to maintain synchrony of the left and right ventricles in patients who have undergone an AV nodal
ablation for chronic (permanent) atrial fibrillation and have NYHA Class II or III heart failure
MR Conditional System
An MR Conditional device is conditionally safe for use in the MRI environment when used in a complete

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MR Conditional system and according to instructions in the MRI Procedure Information document for
the St. Jude Medical™ MR Conditional system.
Contraindications
Contraindications for use of the pulse generator system include ventricular tachyarrhythmias resulting
from transient or correctable factors such as drug toxicity, electrolyte imbalance, or acute myocardial
infarction.
Warnings and Precautions
Resuscitation Availability. Do not perform device testing unless an external defibrillator and medical
personnel skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are readily available.
Lead system. Do not use another manufacturer’s lead system without demonstrated compatibility as
undersensing cardiac activity and failure to deliver necessary therapy may result.
Avoiding shock during handling. Disable tachyarrhythmia therapy (Enable/ Disable Tachy Therapy) or
program tachyarrhythmia therapies Off during surgical implant and explant or post-mortem procedures
as well as when disconnecting leads as the device can deliver a serious shock if you touch the
defibrillation terminals while the device is charged.
Additional pacemaker implanted. These devices provide bradycardia pacing. If another pacemaker is
used, it should have a bipolar pacing reset mode and be programmed for bipolar pacing to minimize

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the possibility of the output pulses being detected by the device.
Modifying the device. This device has been tested for compliance to FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications of any kind not expressly approved by St. Jude Medical Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
Suboptimal radio frequency (RF) communication. The Merlin PCS indicates the quality of the RF
communication by the telemetry strength indicator LEDs on both the Merlin PCS and the Merlin
Antenna. Below is a list of potential causes to suboptimal radio communication:
Table 4. Possible causes and solutions for suboptimal RF communication
Possible Causes
Solutions
The Merlin Antenna orientation/location is
suboptimal.
Move or reorient the Merlin Antenna slightly. Make
sure that the front of the Merlin Antenna faces the
implantable device.
People or objects interfere with the communication
between the Merlin Antenna and the device.
Make sure that the space between the Merlin
Antenna and the device is free from interfering
objects/people.
The Merlin Antenna is too far away from the
device.
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Table 4. Possible causes and solutions for suboptimal RF communication
Possible Causes
Solutions
Someone is holding the Merlin Antenna. Place the Merlin Antenna on a flat surface. Do not
hold the Merlin Antenna.
Other products in the vicinity are causing
electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Power off or remove equipment that could cause
EMI.
The Merlin Antenna cable is wound around the
Merlin Antenna.
Make sure the Merlin Antenna cable is not wound
around the Merlin Antenna.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MR Conditional devices. Testing has demonstrated that the St. Jude Medical™ MR Conditional
system is conditionally safe for use in the MRI environment when used according to the
instructions in the MRI Procedure Information document. The St. Jude Medical MR Conditional
system includes a St. Jude Medical MR Conditional pulse generator connected to one or more
St. Jude Medical MR Conditional leads.
MR Untested devices. "Untested" indicates that the device has not been tested and its use in an

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MR environment is not determined. For more information, please consult the MRI Procedure
Information document.
Sterilization, Storage and Handling
Resterilization. Do not resterilize and re-implant explanted pulse generators.
Use before date. Do not implant the device after the "use before" date because the battery may have
reduced longevity.
If package is damaged. Do not use the device or accessories if the packaging is wet, punctured,
opened or damaged because the integrity of the sterile packaging may be compromised. Return the
device to St. Jude Medical.
Device storage. Store the device in a clean area, away from magnets, kits containing magnets, and
sources of electromagnetic interference (page 20) to avoid device damage. Store the device between
10° and 45°C because temperatures outside this range may damage the device.
Temperature Equilibration. After cold storage, allow the device to reach room temperature before
charging the capacitors, programming, or implanting the device because cold temperature may affect
initial device function.
Follow-up Testing
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(CPR) are present during post-implant device testing should the patient require external rescue.
Be aware that the changes in the patient's condition, drug regimen, and other factors may change the
defibrillation threshold (DFT), which may result in nonconversion of the arrhythmia. Successful
conversion of ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia during arrhythmia conversion testing is no
assurance that conversion will occur post-operatively.
Implantation and Device Programming
Do not position a magnet over the device as that suspends detection and treatment (unless the device
has been programmed to ignore the magnet).
Replace the device when the battery reaches the elective replacement indicator (ERI).
Implant the pulse generator no deeper than 5 cm to ensure reliable data transmission. For patient
comfort, do not implant the pulse generator within 1.25 cm of bone unless you cannot avoid it.
Exercise caution when turning the setscrew, which may be backed out of the connector if turned
counterclockwise for more than two rotations.
Program the device parameters as specified in the Merlin™ PCS on-screen help.
The results of the DAVID Study demonstrated that, for patients with standard indications for ICD
therapy, no indication for cardiac pacing and an EF < 40%, dual-chamber pacing offers no clinical
advantage over backup VVI pacing and may be associated with worsening heart failure.1When
1Wilkoff BL, Cook JR, Epstein AE, Greene L, Hallstrom AP, Hsia H, Kutalek SP, Sharma A. Dual-Chamber Pacing or Ventricular Backup
Pacing in Patients With an Implantable Defibrillator: The Dual Chamber and VVI Implantable Defibrillator (DAVID) Trial. JAMA. December
25, 2002; Vol 288, No. 24:3115-3123.

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programming the device to dual-chamber pacing modes, give particular attention to setting the pacing
parameters (such as the A-V delay) to promote intrinsic conduction and minimize the amount of
ventricular pacing.
Pulse Generator Explant and Disposal
Interrogate the device and turn all therapies off before explanting, cleaning or shipping the device to
prevent unwanted shocks.
Return all explanted pulse generators and leads to St. Jude Medical.
Never incinerate the device because of the potential for explosion. Explant the device before cremation.
Environmental and Medical Therapy Hazards
Instruct patients to avoid devices which generate a strong electric or magnetic interference (EMI). EMI
could cause device malfunction or damage, resulting in non-detection or delivery of unneeded therapy.
Moving away from the source or turning it off will usually allow the pulse generator to return to its
normal mode of operation.
Hospital and Medical Environments
Electrosurgical cautery. Electrosurgical cautery could induce ventricular arrhythmias and/or fibrillation,
or may cause device malfunction or damage. If electrocautery is necessary, keep the current path and

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groundplate as far away from the pulse generator and leads as possible.
External defibrillation. External defibrillation may damage the pulse generator or may result in
temporary and/or permanent myocardial damage at the electrode-tissue interface as well as temporarily
or permanently elevated pacing capture thresholds. Minimize current flowing through the pulse
generator and lead system by following these precautions when using external defibrillation on a patient
with a pulse generator:
Position defibrillation paddles as far from the pulse generator as possible (minimum of 13 cm)
Use the lowest clinically appropriate energy output
Confirm pulse generator function following any external defibrillation
High radiation sources. Do not direct high radiation sources such as cobalt 60 or gamma radiation at
the pulse generator. If a patient requires radiation therapy in the vicinity of the pulse generator, place
lead shielding over the device to prevent radiation damage and confirm its function after treatment.
Lithotripsy. Lithotripsy may permanently damage the pulse generator. Avoid it unless the therapy site is
not near the pulse generator and leads.
Diathermy. Avoid diathermy, even if the device is programmed off, as it may damage tissue around the
implanted electrodes or may permanently damage the pulse generator.
Ultrasound therapy. The device should not be exposed to therapeutic levels of ultrasound energy as the
device can inadvertently concentrate the ultrasound field and cause harm that might not be
immediately detectable. Diagnostic ultrasound treatment is not known to affect the function of the