MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION VALITUDE CRT-P CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY PACEMAKER (CRT-P)

Model Number U125

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Endocarditis (1834); Unspecified Infection (1930); Staphylococcus Aureus (2058); No Code Available (3191); Pericardial Effusion (3271)

Event Date 11/06/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) patient experienced an infection and endocarditis. An echocardiogram was performed, and vegetation was seen on the leads. Subsequently, a revision procedure was performed. It was noted that during the beginning of the procedure there was a trace of a pericardial effusion, however, the pericardial space was monitored and there was no change during the entire procedure. The right ventricular (rv) lead fragmented during the removal process; however, the entire rv lead was successfully removed. The crt-p, left ventricular (lv) lead, non-boston scientific right atrial (ra) lead, and non-boston scientific rv lead were successfully explanted. No additional adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: VALITUDE CRT-P
• Type of Device: CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY PACEMAKER (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: 11234050
• MDR Text Key: 228839273
• Report Number: 2124215-2021-02315
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKE
• 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

• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/22/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/26/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No

Device Operator

• Device Expiration Date: 04/15/2021
• Device Model Number: U125
• Device Catalogue Number: U125
• Device Lot Number: 712757
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/11/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/16/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial

Patient Treatment Data

Date Received: 01/26/2021 Patient Sequence Number: 1