| Model Number |
3401 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Convert Rhythm (1540)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/11/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that this subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (s-icd) system delivered two shocks as appropriate therapy that did not convert the patient's rhythm, with the rhythm terminating on its own.Technical services (ts) was consulted and discussed stored data, with further in clinic examination recommended to confirm system placement.X-ray imaging was performed and based on it; it was suspected that the electrode had suboptimal position.At a later date, this s-icd system was explanted and a new transvenous system implanted.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturing process for this electrode model included extensive inspections to ensure that the finished product met specifications prior to distribution, including validation of sterility and a series of visual, functional, and electrical tests.There is no indication that the referenced event was related to the manufacturing process.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of difficulty converting rhythm (ambulatory) 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.The device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.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 this subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (s-icd) system delivered two shocks as appropriate therapy that did not convert the patients rhythm, with the rhythm terminating on its own.Technical services (ts) was consulted and discussed stored data, with further in clinic examination recommended to confirm system placement.X-ray imaging was performed and based on it, it was suspected that the electrode had suboptimal position.At a later date, this s-icd system was explanted and a new transvenous system implanted.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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