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

Model Number G447

Device Problem Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problem Twiddlers Syndrome (2114)

Event Date 01/03/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As no further information concerning this report is expected, our investigation is complete.This investigation will be updated should further information be provided.

Event Description

It was reported that this patient experienced twiddler's syndrome, leading to left ventricular (lv) lead dislodgment and loss of capture (loc).Based on the x-ray, the cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) was flipped multiple times inside the pocket.Additional information confirmed the patient underwent a revision wherein the lv lead was explanted and replaced and the crt-d was surgically modified.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: RESONATE 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 CLONMEL LIMITED; cashel road; ,; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; ,; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 8516408
• MDR Text Key: 142027459
• Report Number: 2124215-2019-06669
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526589539
• UDI-Public: 00802526589539
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P010012/S436
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/15/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/07/2020
• Device Model Number: G447
• Device Catalogue Number: G447
• Device Lot Number: 197536
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/15/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Life Threatening; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 65 YR