MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG RIVACOR 7 HF-T QP DF4 IS4 PROMRI; CRT-D

Model Number	429532
Medical Device Problem Code	Battery Problem (2885)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 based on the inspection of the returned data as well as the quality documents associated with the manufacture of this particular device.The manufacturing process for this device was re-investigated and all production steps were performed accordingly.There was no sign of any inconsistency during the manufacturing process.The final acceptance test proved the device functions to be as specified.The available data have been analyzed.The 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 patient¿s 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device was explanted on (b)(6) 2026.The device was not returned for analysis.The analysis is therefore based on the inspection of the returned data as well as the quality documents associated with the manufacture of this particular device.The manufacturing process for this device was re-investigated and all production steps were performed accordingly.There was no sign of any inconsistency during the manufacturing process.The final acceptance test proved the device functions to be as specified.The available data have been analyzed.The 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 patient¿s 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: RIVACOR 7 HF-T QP DF4 IS4 PROMRI
• Common Device Name: CRT-D
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG; woermannkehre 1; berlin 12359
• Manufacturer Contact: 6024 jean road; lake oswego, OR 97035 ; 8772459800
• MDR Report Key: 23905779
• Report Number: 1028232-2025-06298
• Device Sequence Number: 18415294
• Product Code: NIK
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P050023
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/11/2026

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: 06/30/2021
• Device Model Number: 429532
• Device Catalogue Number: 429532
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/25/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026; 02/04/2026; 09/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2026; 02/05/2026; 09/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/06/2019
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown