MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG ETRINSA 8 DR-T; PACEMAKER

Model Number	394931
Medical Device Problem Code	Premature Elective Replacement Indicator (1483)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/22/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis.The analysis is therefore only based on the returned device data as well as the inspection of the quality documents associated with the manufacture of this particular device.The manufacturing process for this device was re-investigated.All production steps had been performed accordingly.There was no sign of any inconsistency during the manufacturing.The returned device data were inspected.During the inspection the clinical observation could be confirmed.Further analysis revealed an unexpected battery behavior, which led to the clinical observation.Based on the data available for analysis the root cause for that behavior was not determinable and can only be clarified by an analysis of the device itself.However, it cannot be excluded that this occurrence resulted from a defective component, which may compromise the ability of the device to deliver therapy.Therefore, and in order to exclude any potential harm for the patient we would like to recommend replacing the device and to return it for analysis to biotronik.Of course, individual circumstances and medical judgment determine decisions about patient care and the frequency of follow-up sessions.The above recommendation is based on a purely technical assessment.Should further relevant information or the device itself become available this investigation will be updated.
Event or Problem Description
This device shows eri with unexpected battery behavior.Device remains implanted.No adverse patient events were reported.Should additional information become available, this file will be updated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis.The analysis is therefore only based on the returned device data as well as the inspection of the quality documents associated with the manufacture of this particular device.The manufacturing process for this device was re-investigated.All production steps had been performed accordingly.There was no sign of any inconsistency during the manufacturing.The returned device data were inspected.During the inspection the clinical observation could be confirmed.Further analysis revealed an unexpected battery behavior, which led to the clinical observation.Based on the data available for analysis the root cause for that behavior was not determinable and can only be clarified by an analysis of the device itself.However, it cannot be excluded that this occurrence resulted from a defective component, which may compromise the ability of the device to deliver therapy.Biotronik has informed the health care professional about this analysis result, who decides, based on the patients individual circumstances and medical judgment, if the device will be exchanged.Should further relevant information or the device itself become available, this investigation will be updated and you will be informed accordingly.

• Brand Name: ETRINSA 8 DR-T
• Common Device Name: PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG; woermannkehre 1; berlin 12359
• Manufacturer Contact: 6024 jean road; lake oswego, OR 97035 ; 8772459800
• MDR Report Key: 15280224
• Report Number: 1028232-2022-04305
• Device Sequence Number: 14026397
• Product Code: NVZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04035479131821
• UDI-Public: (01)04035479131821(17)170630
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P950037
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2022

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2017
• Device Model Number: 394931
• Device Catalogue Number: SEE MODEL NO.
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/23/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/25/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2015
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Male