MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION EMBLEM S-ICD; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (NON-CRT)

Model Number 3501

Device Problems Over-Sensing (1438); Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574); Failure to Read Input Signal (1581); Low impedance (2285)

Patient Problem Electric Shock (2554)

Event Date 07/19/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had an inappropriate shock due to oversensing.The shock occurred in the secondary sensing vector.The device has now been reprogrammed to the alternate sensing vector.The shock impedance was less than 30 ohms.The clinic stated the patient is a very frail gentleman.The patient will be monitored via latitude.There were no additional adverse patient effects.

• Brand Name: EMBLEM S-ICD
• Type of Device: 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; road 698, lot no. 12; dorado PR 00646 -260; * 00646-2602
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 17025968
• MDR Text Key: 316193426
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-27325
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526599200
• UDI-Public: 00802526599200
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P110042/S077
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 03/13/2021
• Device Model Number: 3501
• Device Catalogue Number: 3501
• Device Lot Number: 154578
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/13/2019
• 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
• Patient Age: 77 YR
• Patient Sex: Male