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Prior to the analysis of the device, the quality documents accompanying the manufacturing process for this icd were reviewed.All production steps were performed accordingly, and in particular the final acceptance test proved the device functions to be as specified.The device interrogation revealed the eri battery status.The device was implanted for 75 months.The icd was subjected to an electrical analysis.The current consumption of the icd was found to be normal and as expected.However, an inconsistency between current consumption and battery voltage was noted.Therefore, the icd was opened.The measurement of the battery voltage showed a depleted battery.In a next step, the electronic module was attached to an external power supply to check the functionality of the electronic module.There was no indication of a malfunction.The overall current consumption of the module was directly measured and proved to be normal.The battery was sent to the manufacturer for a thorough 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 inspection which did not reveal any signs of damage.In a next step, the battery was opened for destructive analysis.The inspection of the inner assembly identified lithium plating, which led to an elevated internal self-depletion and, as a result, to the clinical observation.Please note, this icd is affected by the field safety corrective action, bio-lqc, initiated in march 2021.
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