| Model Number |
4543 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/19/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient with this left ventricular (lv) lead received a call from the previous clinic and was informed about possible corrosion on device wires.The patient expressed concern because a device check was completed at a different facility the previous week, and all results were normal.A clarification was requested regarding why boston scientific contacted the previous clinic.To date, this lv lead remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The lead was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of damaged/defective was defined in the risk documentation.This event type has been accounted for during product risk analysis to support acceptable risk benefit for the product.Review of labeling determined that the complaint situation was listed in the manual.There was no indication in the complaint that the product was not used in accordance to labeling.The manual was unlikely to be the cause of the reported complaint; translation, wording, or graphics does not require further review.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed.The review of the dhr identified that there were no process related non-conformances, scrap, or rework performed during the production that could explain the event.The reviews ensure each device meets specification prior to release for use.There is no indication the device manufacturing process contributed to the reported complaint.Based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of known inherent risk of device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient with this left ventricular (lv) lead received a call from the previous clinic and was informed about possible corrosion on device wires.The patient expressed concern because a device check was completed at a different facility the previous week, and all results were normal.A clarification was requested regarding why boston scientific contacted the previous clinic.To date, this lv lead remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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