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 this pacemaker was exhibiting premature battery depletion and different estimated longevity has been observed.Latitude data was reviewed, and boston scientific technical services confirmed that the power consumption is increasing in a gradual fashion.Technical services recommended device replacement due to this anomaly or have the battery status re-evaluated in a few months.There were no adverse patient effects reported.This device remains in-service.

Manufacturer Narrative

This product has not been returned to boston scientific, and as a result, laboratory analysis could not be conducted.Please refer to b5 describe event or problem for more information regarding the specific circumstances of this event.

Event Description

It was reported that this pacemaker was exhibiting premature battery depletion and different estimated longevity has been observed.Latitude data was reviewed, and boston scientific technical services confirmed that the power consumption is increasing in a gradual fashion.Technical services recommended device replacement due to this anomaly or have the battery status re-evaluated in a few months.There were no adverse patient effects reported.This 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: 19112799
• MDR Text Key: 340468632
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-22807
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/05/2024

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: 10/28/2017
• Device Model Number: L131
• Device Catalogue Number: L131
• Device Lot Number: 709186
• 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: 04/23/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1