MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION INOGEN X4 CRT-D; DEFIBRILLATOR, AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER, WITH CRT-D

Model Number G146

Device Problem High impedance (1291)

Patient Problem Device Overstimulation of Tissue (1991)

Event Date 05/12/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This product has not been returned to boston scientific, and as a result, laboratory analysis could not be conducted.The associated investigation determined that this device exhibited intermittent impedance measurements with no conclusive evidence of a malfunction or inadequate lead-to-device connection; please refer to the description for more information regarding the specific circumstances of this event.Investigation has determined that this type of event is likely the result of an intermittent high impedance condition associated with the device spring contact and lead terminal ring.A design enhancement was implemented in 2020 to stabilize the electrical connection between the spring contact and the lead terminal.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient implanted with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) and left ventricular (lv) lead was seen in office for diaphragmatic stimulation.In addition, lv pace impedance trends showed variable impedance measurements that increased to high out-of-range values that remain greater than 3,000 ohms.Ts recommended further evaluation with isometrics.This crt-d and lv lead remain in service.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: INOGEN X4 CRT-D
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR, AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER, WITH CRT-D
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 12278178
• MDR Text Key: 265126931
• Report Number: 2124215-2021-23287
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526534577
• UDI-Public: 00802526534577
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P010012/S341
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/19/2017
• Device Model Number: G146
• Device Catalogue Number: G146
• Device Lot Number: 371773
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/18/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/04/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/04/2015
• 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
• Patient Age: 71 YR