MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ALTRUA 40; IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR, PACEMAKER (NON-CRT)

Model Number	S403
Medical Device Problem Code	Battery Problem (2885)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, detailed mechanical and electrical testing was performed on the device.The device battery status was eol.The device functioned normally throughout testing.Laboratory analysis determined that this device experienced normal battery depletion.Factors influencing the estimated longevity remaining calculation include pacing rate, amplitude, pulse-width and lead impedance.Any (even slight) changes in these factors will impact the battery consumption calculation and therefore the remaining longevity estimate.Please note that, despite the drop in estimated longevity remaining, the actual battery condition did not change significantly between follow-ups.In summary, it was determined that this device experienced normal battery depletion, but declared eol earlier than previously estimated.Of note, the estimated remaining battery longevity of this pacemaker was designed to be calculated (and trigger corresponding device replacement indicators) based on the pacing capacitor charge time, which progressively increases as the battery depletes.These pacemakers were not designed with an ability to calculate remaining longevity for every possible current drain, which may cause replacement indicators to trigger earlier than what was previously estimated; however, it does not negatively impact the use, operation, safety, or performance of the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that this implantable pacemaker declared end of life and was subsequently scheduled for replacement.The device showed normal battery depletion.The device was explanted and returned for analysis.No adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: ALTRUA 40
• Common Device Name: 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: 14341993
• Report Number: 2124215-2022-15788
• Device Sequence Number: 12049542
• Product Code: LWP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526484445
• UDI-Public: 00802526484445
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: N970003/S096
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2012
• Device Explanted Year: 2021
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/09/2022

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/21/2013
• Device Model Number: S403
• Device Catalogue Number: S403
• Device Lot Number: 588797
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/21/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/23/2011
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 86 YR
• Patient Sex: Female