MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION EASYTRAK LVA; IMPLANTABLE LEAD

Model Number 4537

Device Problems Failure to Capture (1081); High Capture Threshold (3266)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that this left ventricular lead exhibited loss of capture and high pacing thresholds.Further evaluation of the patient was discussed.This lead remains in service.No further adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: EASYTRAK LVA
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE LEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): CPI - DEL CARIBE; guidant puerto rico b. v.; #12, rd. #698; dorado PR 00646
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 17775616
• MDR Text Key: 323756036
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-51186
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P010012/S010
• 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: 09/19/2023

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: 08/25/2005
• Device Model Number: 4537
• Device Catalogue Number: 4537
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2003
• 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: 89 YR
• Patient Sex: Female