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

Model Number L121

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

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

Event Date 04/09/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that this implantable pacemaker device was suspected for premature battery depletion (pbd) as device longevity from four years remaining went down to three years remaining in a span of four months.Boston scientific technical services (ts) assessed that the power is larger than expected and voltage is lower than expected.Ts also recommended safe replacement interval.To date, the device remain in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

• Brand Name: ESSENTIO EL DR
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER 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: 19102686
• MDR Text Key: 340466711
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-22502
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526558986
• UDI-Public: 00802526558986
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: N970003/S167
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/13/2024

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: 09/09/2017
• Device Model Number: L121
• Device Catalogue Number: L121
• Device Lot Number: 704958
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/13/2024
• 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 Age: 92 YR
• Patient Sex: Male