MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ESSENTIO MRI EL DR; IMPLANTABLE DEVICE

Model Number L131

Device Problems Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Battery Problem (2885)

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

Event Date 02/26/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the battery of this pacemaker was suspected to be depleting prematurely.In 2019 the remaining longevity was 14 years and recently the longevity was 2.5 years with 180% power consumption.A request was made to have data from this device analyzed and data analysis confirmed the battery appeared to be depleting more quickly than expected.Device replacement was recommended.No adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: ESSENTIO MRI EL DR
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
• 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: 18845583
• MDR Text Key: 336987549
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-13687
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: HK
• PMA/PMN Number: P150012/S000
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/06/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/12/2018
• Device Model Number: L131
• Device Catalogue Number: L131
• Device Lot Number: 713520
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2016
• 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