It was reported that the patient with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) experienced atrial fibrillation (af) that deteriorated into ventricular fibrillation (vf).Anti-tachycardia pacing (atp) was delivered but did not convert the episode.The device started to charge to delivered an electric shock, however, the shock diverted.The patient was in a hospital setting.Boston scientific technical services (ts) reviewed the strips provided and discussed that external shocks were provided and the episode was resolved.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.At this time, this device remains in service.
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