MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION INVIVE; IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR, PACEMAKER (NON-CRT)

Model Number V183

Device Problems Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Pacing Problem (1439); Inappropriate or Unexpected Reset (2959)

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Syncope/Fainting (4411)

Event Date 02/08/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during a routine in-clinic follow-up, this cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) was found to have reverted to safety mode.The patient was pacemaker dependent.It was noted that the device showed a battery status of 10 to 11 months remaining during the previous in-clinic follow-up approximately 6 months ago.The physician scheduled the patient for a device replacement procedure on a future date and the patient left the clinic.While walking to their car, the patient experienced a syncopal episode and collapsed.The patient was taken to the hospital and placed on a cardiac monitor.Review of monitoring data showed pacing inhibition with left arm movement.It was noted that the device was implanted in the left pectoral area.The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory where a temporary pacing wire was placed.This device was then explanted and replaced.The patient remained in the hospital for 2 days and was then discharged.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.The return of this device is expected.At this time, the product has not been returned.If the product is returned, analysis will be performed and this report would be updated at that time.

Event Description

It was reported that during a routine in-clinic follow-up, this cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) was found to have reverted to safety mode.The patient was pacemaker dependent.It was noted that the device showed a battery status of 10 to 11 months remaining during the previous in-clinic follow-up approximately 6 months ago.The physician scheduled the patient for a device replacement procedure on a future date and the patient left the clinic.While walking to their car, the patient experienced a syncopal episode and collapsed.The patient was taken to the hospital and placed on a cardiac monitor.Review of monitoring data showed pacing inhibition with left arm movement.It was noted that the device was implanted in the left pectoral area.The patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory where a temporary pacing wire was placed.This device was then explanted and replaced.The patient remained in the hospital for 2 days and was then discharged.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.The return of this device is expected.At this time, the product has not been returned.If the product is returned, analysis will be performed and this report would be updated at that time.The product has been received for analysis.

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this device was thoroughly inspected and analyzed.Interrogation of the device confirmed it was operating in safety mode due to system resets.It was confirmed that brady therapy remained available.The system resets occurred during a telemetry session and caused the device to enter safety mode.Engineers determined that this device was demonstrating behavior consistent with a high internal cell impedance within the battery.The high internal impedance resulted in the system resets due to temporary high-power consumption related to telemetry attempts and subsequent reversion to safety mode operation.Boston scientific has issued a field safety notice regarding ingenio extended life (el) and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) devices that may exhibit this behavior.This particular device is included in the high impedance in ingenio extended life (el) pacemaker and crt-p advisory population.

• Brand Name: INVIVE
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR, PACEMAKER (NON-CRT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 16368727
• MDR Text Key: 309461829
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-06394
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 04/02/2015
• Device Model Number: V183
• Device Catalogue Number: V183
• Device Lot Number: 100259
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/13/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/07/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/08/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Life Threatening; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 82 YR
• Patient Sex: Male