Model Number G138 |
Device Problems
Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); Failure to Capture (1081); Pacing Problem (1439); Under-Sensing (1661); High Capture Threshold (3266)
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Patient Problems
Vomiting (2144); Syncope/Fainting (4411)
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Event Date 04/23/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) system presented to the emergency department with syncope and vomit.Right ventricular (rv) lead thresholds were high and noise was noted, and left ventricular (lv) lead had exhibited loss of pacing and sensing.Technical services (ts) was consulted and it was noted that right ventricular (rv) auto threshold test had been interrupted during a telemetry session.This crt-d system remains in service.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) system presented to the emergency department with syncope and vomit.Right ventricular (rv) lead thresholds were high and noise was noted, and left ventricular (lv) lead had exhibited loss of pacing and sensing.Technical services (ts) was consulted and it was noted that right ventricular (rv) auto threshold test had been interrupted during a telemetry session.This crt-d system remains in service.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.Additional information was received and syncope was attributed to loss of capture, the system was reprogrammed.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned device was thoroughly inspected and analyzed upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory.Visual examination of the device header and case noted no anomalies.Dimensional analysis of the header was completed.Each port measured as expected.The device was then exposed to simulated heart load conditions, and the defibrillation, pacing, and sensing functions were tested.Impedance testing was completed and all measurements were within normal limits.The device operated appropriately with no interruptions in therapy output at the returned programmed settings.A series of electrical tests was also performed, and again, normal device function was observed.Analysis did not identify any device characteristics that would have caused or contributed to the reported clinical observations.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) system presented to the emergency department with syncope and vomit.Right ventricular (rv) lead thresholds were high and noise was noted, and left ventricular (lv) lead had exhibited loss of pacing and sensing.Technical services (ts) was consulted and it was noted that right ventricular (rv) auto threshold test had been interrupted during a telemetry session.This crt-d system remains in service.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.Additional information was received and syncope was attributed to loss of capture, the system was reprogrammed.No adverse patient effects were reported.Additional information was received and the right ventricular (rv) lead was explanted due to lead failure, the crt-d was explanted due to therapy upgrade.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.The product has returned to boston scientific.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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