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SC-6412-3 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Burn(s) (1757)
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| Date of Event |
02/25/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block b3: exact date unknown, event occurred roughly three weeks prior to the date the manufacturer became aware.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient sustained burns and blisters due to the charger burning through the belt.It was noted that the blisters have since been resolved.No further information could be obtained despite good faith efforts.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient sustained burns and blisters due to the charger burning through the belt.It was noted that the blisters have since been resolved.No further information could be obtained despite good faith efforts.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block b3: exact date unknown, event occurred roughly three weeks prior to the date the manufacturer became aware.Investigation results
the device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.Device history record
it was confirmed this device met manufacturing specification prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations which could have contributed to the reported event.Labeling review
review of the instructions for use (ifu) confirmed there was relevant content and sufficient guidance with respect to the circumstances described within this complaint.No updates are required to the ifu as a result of this event.Media review
review of the provided image was inconclusive since it showed damage to the belt which seemed like a burn; however, it did not confirm the reported event with the charger.No additional observations were noted in the media.Risk review
a risk review was completed and confirmed that the events of overheating of device or device component, burn(s) and serious injury/illness/impairment were defined in the risk documentation.This event type has been accounted for during product risk analysis to support acceptable risk benefit for the product.,
investigation conclusion
an assessment of the investigation activities determined that there was insufficient objective evidence to establish a definitive cause for the reported burns and blisters associated with the charging system.Based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established.
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