MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION VIGILANT X4 CRT-D; DEFIBRILLATOR, AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER, WITH CRT-D

Model Number G247

Device Problem Pocket Stimulation (1463)

Patient Problem Device Overstimulation of Tissue (1991)

Event Date 07/05/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) experienced phrenic nerve stimulation.The device was surgically explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.The returned device was thoroughly inspected and analyzed upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory.Visual examination of the device header and case noted no anomalies.Dimensional analysis of the header was completed.Each port measured as expected.The device was then exposed to simulated heart load conditions, and the defibrillation, 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 the patient with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) experienced phrenic nerve stimulation.The device was surgically explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.The product was returned for analysis.

• Brand Name: VIGILANT X4 CRT-D
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR, AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER, WITH CRT-D
• 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: 15070392
• MDR Text Key: 296285116
• Report Number: 2124215-2022-26654
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526589287
• UDI-Public: 00802526589287
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P010012/S436
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/04/2024
• Device Model Number: G247
• Device Catalogue Number: G247
• Device Lot Number: 277377
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/11/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/15/2022
• 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): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Female