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); Battery Problem (2885)

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

Event Date 04/02/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that this pacemaker went from a battery status of 8.5 years remaining to 3.5 years remaining 19 months later.The device battery was suspected to be depleting prematurely.A request was made to have data from this device analyzed.Data analysis confirmed the battery appeared to be depleting more quickly than expected.Device replacement was recommended, and a replacement interval was discussed.No adverse patient effects were reported.This device remains in service.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• 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 ; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 19068428
• MDR Text Key: 339793721
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-21326
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: P150012/S000
• 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
• Report Date: 04/08/2024

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: 07/19/2018
• Device Model Number: L331
• Device Catalogue Number: L331
• Device Lot Number: 724905
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2016
• 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
• Patient Age: 82 YR