MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ACCOLADE MRI EL DR; IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR, PACEMAKER (NON-CRT)

Model Number L331

Device Problems Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Battery Problem (2885); Inappropriate or Unexpected Reset (2959)

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

Event Date 06/13/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If pertinent information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that this pacemaker had entered safety mode soon after the patient had participated in bumper cars with the magnetic poles that connected with the ceiling.In addition, the battery of this pacemaker was suspected to have depleted prematurely, as a longevity estimate from (b)(6) 2022 had showed 7-8 years remaining on this battery.Subsequently, this pacemaker was explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.This pacemaker is expected to be returned 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 and that therapy remained available.Review of device memory identified an error.The error resulted in software resets performed in an attempt to correct an identified memory inconsistency.The corrupted memory was corrected in the laboratory and the device reverted to normal operation.The cause of the memory inconsistency was not able to be determined through laboratory testing but was likely the result of exposure to radiation, either therapeutic or environmental.

Event Description

It was reported that this pacemaker had entered safety mode soon after the patient had participated in bumper cars with the magnetic poles that connected with the ceiling.In addition, the battery of this pacemaker was suspected to have depleted prematurely, as a longevity estimate from december 2022 had showed 7-8 years remaining on this battery.Subsequently, this pacemaker was explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.This pacemaker is expected to be returned 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 and that therapy remained available.Review of device memory identified an error.The error resulted in software resets performed in an attempt to correct an identified memory inconsistency.The corrupted memory was corrected in the laboratory and the device reverted to normal operation.The cause of the memory inconsistency was not able to be determined through laboratory testing but was likely the result of exposure to radiation, either therapeutic or environmental.

Event Description

It was reported that this pacemaker had entered safety mode soon after the patient had participated in bumper cars with the magnetic poles that connected with the ceiling.In addition, the battery of this pacemaker was suspected to have depleted prematurely, as a longevity estimate from (b)(6) 2022 had showed 7-8 years remaining on this battery.Subsequently, this pacemaker was explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.This pacemaker is expected to be returned for analysis.

• Brand Name: ACCOLADE MRI EL DR
• 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 degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 17213548
• MDR Text Key: 317983416
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-33518
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526559266
• UDI-Public: 00802526559266
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P150012/S000
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/03/2023

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: 09/10/2021
• Device Model Number: L331
• Device Catalogue Number: L331
• Device Lot Number: 853433
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/13/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2023; 10/12/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/20/2023; 11/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/24/2019
• 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: 58 YR
• Patient Sex: Male