MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION INVIVE; IMPLANTABLE DEVICE

Model Number V173

Device Problems Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

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

Event Date 09/11/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has been returned for analysis.This report will be updated upon completion of analysis.

Event Description

It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) device exhibited an alert indicating it was in safety mode with limited critical therapy still available.Boston scientific technical services (ts) discussed with the healthcare provider (hcp) that device function is limited as described in the alert message and that pacing will be provided in the unipolar configuration.Ts provided guidance to replace the device as soon as possible and return the device for analysis.The hcp noted that they will discuss this with the physician.The device was subsequently explanted and replaced five days after the alert.The device replacement procedure documentation indicated that there was also premature battery depletion associated with the device.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has been returned for analysis.This report will be updated upon completion of analysis.Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this device was thoroughly inspected and analyzed.Interrogation of the device confirmed it was operating in safety mode due to system resets.It was confirmed that brady therapy remained available.The system resets occurred during a telemetry session and caused the device to enter safety mode.Engineers determined that this device was demonstrating behavior consistent with a high internal cell impedance within the battery.The high internal impedance resulted in the system resets due to temporary high-power consumption related to telemetry attempts and subsequent reversion to safety mode operation.Boston scientific has issued a field safety notice regarding ingenio extended life (el) and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) devices that may exhibit this behavior.This particular device is included in the high impedance in ingenio extended life (el) pacemaker and crt-p advisory population.

Event Description

It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) device exhibited an alert indicating it was in safety mode with limited critical therapy still available.Boston scientific technical services (ts) discussed with the healthcare provider (hcp) that device function is limited as described in the alert message and that pacing will be provided in the unipolar configuration.Ts provided guidance to replace the device as soon as possible and return the device for analysis.The hcp noted that they will discuss this with the physician.The device was subsequently explanted and replaced five days after the alert.The device replacement procedure documentation indicated that there was also premature battery depletion associated with the device.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: INVIVE
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
• 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: 12659671
• MDR Text Key: 277240355
• Report Number: 2124215-2021-29504
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526536632
• UDI-Public: 00802526536632
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030005/S079
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/19/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/09/2016
• Device Model Number: V173
• Device Catalogue Number: V173
• Device Lot Number: 106823
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/22/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-2018-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Male