It was reported that the device entered backup mode following a magnetic resonance imaging (mri) scan.The device was not reprogrammed into mri mode prior to mri exposure.While the device was in backup mode, it delivered inappropriate defibrillation therapy due to supraventricular tachycardia.No allegation of malfunction was made against the device and the physician alleged the device worked as expected based upon the programmed settings.Abbott technical support was contacted and the device was restored and reprogrammed to resolve the event.The patient was in stable condition.
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