Model Number G141 |
Device Problems
Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problems
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 12/29/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) was emitting tones.The device reached explant indicator earlier than expected.A request was made to have data from this device analyzed.Data analysis showed the battery appeared to be depleting more quickly than expected.Device replacement was recommended.No adverse patient effects were reported.The device remains in service.
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Event Description
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Additional information received reported that the device was explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has been returned for analysis.This report will be updated upon completion of analysis.Patient code 3191 is being used to capture the additional intervention performed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) was emitting tones.The device reached explant indicator earlier than expected.A request was made to have data from this device analyzed.Data analysis showed the battery appeared to be depleting more quickly than expected.Device replacement was recommended.No adverse patient effects were reported.The device remains in service.Additional information received reported that the device was explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Patient code 3191 is being used to capture the additional intervention performed.Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this device was thoroughly inspected and analyzed.External visual inspection of the device revealed no anomalies.Although the device memory diagnostics demonstrated that the daily battery voltage measurements displayed an irregular pattern of discharge, the battery voltage level upon receipt in the laboratory was sufficient to ensure therapy availability/delivery while the device was implanted.The device case was then opened to facilitate analysis of the internal components.The battery was separated from the other device electronics and the overall current draw of the circuitry was measured.A normal current drain was observed within the circuitry.Collectively, the pattern of irregular daily battery voltage measurements in conjunction with normal power levels and device hybrid current draw is consistent with behavior of devices where a latent current leakage path has occurred within the battery itself, resulting in a partial depletion of the battery.
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