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Device Problem
Failure to Transmit Record (1521)
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Patient Problem
Unspecified Heart Problem (4454)
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Event Date 11/04/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was worn for the at for 12 days of the 14-day prescribed wear-period.The device reached the asymptomatic maximum transmission limit and stopped transmitting asymptomatic events on day 8.The hcp account was notified on day 7 that the device was approaching the asymptomatic transmission limit, and a replacement device was declined.Irhythm became aware of the arrhythmia while preparing final report and notified the hcp on day 21.As described in product labeling, the zio at device has a maximum threshold of transmitting 100 patient triggers and 500 asymptomatic transmissions during wear.When a patient is approaching the limit for either transmission type, irhythm reaches out to the account to determine whether to send another at device to the patient.Patient-triggered symptomatic transmissions are still able to be transmitted beyond this limit by pressing the large central button located on the outer device housing.This event is being reported per 21cfr 803 as a product problem /malfunction.This report does not constitute an admission by irhythm that the product described in this report has any defects or has malfunctioned.These terms are included in form fda 3500a and are fixed terms for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.
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Event Description
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The patient experienced an arrhythmia that met medical doctor notification (mdn) requirements that was not transmitted during the wear period.The investigation confirmed the zio at reached the asymptomatic maximum transmission limit.The hcp account was notified that the device was approaching the asymptomatic transmission limit prior to reaching the limit, according to the standard process, and a replacement device was shipped.Irhythm was informed that the patient will be treated with a pacemaker.No adverse events, such as death or serious injury, are known to have occurred.
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