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

Model Number K283

Device Problems Pacing Problem (1439); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Inappropriate or Unexpected Reset (2959)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/13/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that this pacemaker reverted to safety mode resulting in the device switching to vvi 30.In safety mode the device will pace and sense in the ventricle at 30 paces per minute, which was different than previously programmed.Device replacement was planned for a future date.No adverse patient effects were reported.If pertinent information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that this pacemaker reverted to safety mode resulting in the device switching to vvi 30.In safety mode the device will pace and sense in the ventricle at 30 paces per minute, which was different than previously programmed.Device replacement was planned for a future date.No adverse patient effects were reported.If pertinent information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be submitted.It was reported that surgical intervention was undertaken.The device was explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.The product is in hospital possession and will be returned by the hospital.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.

• Brand Name: VITALIO
• 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: 17131070
• MDR Text Key: 317573050
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-30710
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/18/2023

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: 09/09/2017
• Device Model Number: K283
• Device Catalogue Number: K283
• Device Lot Number: 247345
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/13/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/14/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/28/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2015
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Male