Model Number G447 |
Device Problems
High impedance (1291); Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problems
No Code Available (3191); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 08/06/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the implant procedure the physician experienced difficulty inserting the right ventricular (rv) lead into the cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) header.The pacing impedances were out-of-range (oor), measuring greater than 3000 ohms.The crt-d was removed/replaced prior to pocket closure, which resolved the issue.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Patient code 3191 was used to capture the prolonged procedure.This product has not been returned to boston scientific, and as a result, laboratory analysis could not be conducted.The associated investigation noted evidence indicating difficulty may have been encountered fully inserting a df-4 lead into the header of this device resulting in high pacing impedances.Please refer to the description for more information regarding the specific circumstances of this event.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the implant procedure the physician experienced difficulty inserting the right ventricular (rv) lead into the cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) header.The pacing impedances were out-of-range (oor), measuring greater than 3000 ohms.The crt-d was removed/replaced prior to pocket closure, which resolved the issue.The rv lead remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Patient code 3191 was used to capture the prolonged procedure.This product has not been returned to boston scientific, and as a result, laboratory analysis could not be conducted.The associated investigation noted evidence indicating difficulty may have been encountered fully inserting a df-4 lead into the header of this device resulting in high pacing impedances.Please refer to the description for more information regarding the specific circumstances of this event.The returned device was thoroughly inspected and analyzed upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory.High power visual examination of the device header and case noted no anomalies.All setscrews were able to move freely.A test lead with a df4 connector was inserted in the rv port successfully and the setscrew was able to be secured.The device was then exposed to simulated heart load conditions, and the defibrillation, pacing, and sensing functions were tested.Impedance testing was completed and all measurements were within normal limits.The device operated appropriately with no interruptions in therapy output at the returned programmed settings.A series of electrical tests was also performed, and again, normal device function was observed.Analysis did not identify any device characteristics that would have caused or contributed to the reported clinical observations.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the implant procedure the physician experienced difficulty inserting the right ventricular (rv) lead into the cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) header.The pacing impedances were out-of-range (oor), measuring greater than 3000 ohms.The crt-d was removed/replaced prior to pocket closure, which resolved the issue.The rv lead remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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