MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION VALITUDE CRT-P; PULSE GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, IMPLANTABLE, WITH CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION (CRT-P)

Model Number U125

Device Problems Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); High impedance (1291); Over-Sensing (1438); Pacing Problem (1439); Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 07/24/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The returned device was thoroughly inspected and analyzed upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory.The device was then exposed to simulated heart load conditions, and the pacing, and sensing functions were tested.Impedance testing was completed and all measurements were within normal limits.The device operated appropriately with no interruptions in therapy output at the returned programmed settings.A series of electrical tests was also performed, and again, normal device function was observed.Analysis did not identify any device characteristics that would have caused or contributed to the reported clinical observations.

Event Description

It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) exhibited oversensed noise with pacing inhibition on the left ventricular (lv) channel.Additionally, high out of range pacing impedance measurements were observed.It was reported the lead to device connection was loose.This device was explanted and successfully replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: VALITUDE CRT-P
• Type of Device: PULSE GENERATOR, PACEMAKER, IMPLANTABLE, WITH CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION (CRT-P)
• 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: 10791123
• MDR Text Key: 214742015
• Report Number: 2124215-2020-23727
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526559389
• UDI-Public: 00802526559389
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030005/S113
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/04/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/03/2021
• Device Model Number: U125
• Device Catalogue Number: U125
• Device Lot Number: 713771
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/06/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/25/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/05/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/22/2019
• 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 Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 73 YR