| Model Number |
4542 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); High impedance (1291)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/08/2026
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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 lv lead exhibited an impedance measurement of more than 3000 ohms due to visible conductor cable fracture which was observed in the pocket.This lv lead was surgically abandoned and replace with a different model.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that this lv lead exhibited an impedance measurement of more than 3000 ohms due to visible conductor cable fracture which was observed in the pocket.This lv lead was surgically abandoned and replace with a different model.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This product was manufactured before the implementation of the udi regulation, so the complete udi is unavailable.Applicable us product data has been included in this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.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.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of fracture 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.Based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established because the reason for the alleged observation(s) could not be determined.This product was manufactured before the implementation of the udi regulation, so the complete udi is unavailable.Applicable us product data has been included in this report.
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