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

Model Number G158

Device Problems Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Noise, Audible (3273)

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

Event Date 09/05/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) was beeping and recorded a code 1003, which is indicative of battery voltage being too low for the projected remaining capacity.Boston scientific technical services (ts) confirmed that the cause of the beeping was the 1003 message.Ts advised to send in data for analysis and explained how to turn off beeper.Device replacement was recommended.To date, this device remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: DYNAGEN 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: 17793459
• MDR Text Key: 323978242
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-51740
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• 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: 09/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 05/15/2019
• Device Model Number: G158
• Device Catalogue Number: G158
• Device Lot Number: 171150
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/25/2017
• 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: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Male