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

Model Number L131

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

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

Event Date 03/26/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the pacemaker was exhibiting premature battery depletion (pbd).Data analysis was performed, and boston scientific technical services indicated that the power consumption in this device is increasing abnormally.Technical services recommended device replacement due to this anomaly.The pbd is still at an early stage, the healthcare professional can still maximize patient implant time before device replacement.The healthcare professional can provide new data in a few months for re-evaluation for a new replacement window.No adverse patient effects were reported.The device remains in-service.

Event Description

It was reported that the pacemaker was exhibiting premature battery depletion (pbd).Data analysis was performed, and boston scientific technical services indicated that the power consumption in this device is increasing abnormally.Technical services recommended device replacement due to this anomaly.The pbd is still at an early stage, the healthcare professional can still maximize patient implant time before device replacement.The healthcare professional can provide new data in a few months for re-evaluation for a new replacement window.No adverse patient effects were reported.The device remains in-service.

• Brand Name: ESSENTIO 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: 19112795
• MDR Text Key: 340468613
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-22806
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FI
• PMA/PMN Number: P150012/S000
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/15/2024

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: 11/06/2019
• Device Model Number: L131
• Device Catalogue Number: L131
• Device Lot Number: 773568
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/15/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/24/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/22/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1