MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (NON-CRT)

Model Number	1010
Medical Device Problem Codes	Connection Problem (2900); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during the explant procedure, the setscrew was stuck.Technical services discussed techniques for removal.The setscrew was successfully undone and the device was explanted.There were no adverse patient effects.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Representatives from our quality assurance, manufacturing, and design engineering groups are actively investigating this behavior.Our ongoing investigation efforts are currently focused on understanding the root cause to mitigate the potential for setscrew issues when disconnecting the electrode from these s-icds.Information gained through these efforts will be utilized to implement appropriate preventive action(s), as necessary.

• Brand Name: SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR
• Common Device Name: IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (NON-CRT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; cashel road; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 16539575
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-11993
• Device Sequence Number: 6193985
• Product Code: LWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526562808
• UDI-Public: 00802526562808
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P110042/S000
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2015
• Device Explanted Year: 2021
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/14/2023

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: 08/22/2015
• Device Model Number: 1010
• Device Catalogue Number: 1010
• Device Lot Number: A017901
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/03/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/14/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 34 YR
• Patient Sex: Female