MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG EPYRA 8 DR-T; PACEMAKER

Model Number	394930
Medical Device Problem Code	Premature Elective Replacement Indicator (1483)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/13/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis.The analysis is therefore only based on the returned device data as well as the inspection of the quality documents associated with the manufacture of this particular device.The manufacturing process for this device was re-investigated.All production steps had been performed accordingly.There was no sign of any inconsistency during the manufacturing.Next, the returned device data were inspected.During the inspection the clinical observation could be confirmed.Further analysis revealed an unexpected battery behavior, which led to the clinical observation.Based on the data available for analysis the root cause for that behavior was not determinable and can only be clarified by an analysis of the device itself.However, it cannot be excluded that this occurrence resulted from a defective component, which may compromise the ability of the device to deliver therapy.Biotronik has informed the health care professional about this analysis result, who decides, based on the patients individual circumstances and medical judgment, if the device will be exchanged.Should further relevant information or the device itself become available, this investigation will be updated and you will be informed accordingly.
Event or Problem Description
After an implantation period of approx.58 months, it was reported that the device shows the eri status.The patient was hospitalized.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis.The analysis is therefore only based on the returned device data as well as the inspection of the quality documents associated with the manufacture of this particular device.The manufacturing process for this device was re-investigated.All production steps had been performed accordingly.There was no sign of any inconsistency during the manufacturing.Next, the returned device data were inspected.During the inspection the clinical observation could be confirmed.Further analysis revealed an unexpected battery behavior, which led to the clinical observation.Based on the data available for analysis the root cause for that behavior was not determinable and can only be clarified by an analysis of the device itself.However, it cannot be excluded that this occurrence resulted from a defective component, which may compromise the ability of the device to deliver therapy.Biotronik has informed the health care professional about this analysis result, who decides, based on the patients individual circumstances and medical judgment, if the device will be exchanged.Should further relevant information or the device itself become available, this investigation will be updated and you will be informed accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device was explanted approx.58 months after implant, exact explant date is unknown.The device was received for analysis.Prior to the analysis of the device, the quality documents accompanying the manufacturing process for this device were re-investigated and all production steps were performed accordingly.Particularly the final acceptance test proved the device functions to be as specified.Upon initial interrogation a warning message was triggered regarding the battery condition, confirming the clinical observation.The memory content of the device was inspected.The inspection revealed that the battery voltage decreased faster than expected.However, the current consumption was normal.The ability of the device to deliver therapies was verified.The anti-bradycardia pacing pulses proved to be normal and in amplitude and frequency as programmed in eri mode.There was no indication of a device malfunction.During subsequent analysis the device was opened and subjected to further investigation.The visual inspection of the inner assembly showed no anomalies.The measurement of the battery voltage confirmed an almost depleted battery.A thorough investigation of the electronic module did not show any abnormality.In particular, the current consumption was directly measured and proved to be normal and expected.The battery was sent to the manufacturer for further analysis.The manufacturing records of the battery were inspected, documenting that the battery parameters were within specification during the battery manufacturing.No anomalies were documented during the production process, associated with this battery.The battery was subjected to a visual and an electrical inspection as well as a microcalorimetry analysis.The visual inspection of the battery did not reveal any external signs of damage.The measurement of the battery voltage confirmed an almost depleted battery.The microcalorimetry analysis showed no anomalies.Next, the battery was opened for destructive analysis and the inner assembly was inspected.During analysis no internal electrical short was evident.However, the occurrence of a temporary short circuit that contributed to an increased internal self-depletion cannot be excluded.In summary, the root cause for the premature battery depletion could not be determined conclusively.Based on the analysis all therapy functions of the device were entirely available while the device was implanted and in service.

• Brand Name: EPYRA 8 DR-T
• Common Device Name: PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG; woermannkehre 1; berlin 12359
• MDR Report Key: 10612301
• Report Number: 1028232-2020-04196
• Device Sequence Number: 3004223
• Product Code: NVZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04035479131814
• UDI-Public: 04035479131814
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: P950037
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2015
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/15/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2017
• Device Model Number: 394930
• Device Catalogue Number: SEE MODEL NO.
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/04/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/02/2020; 04/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/01/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/06/2020; 04/12/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization