MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ACCOLADE SR; IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER

Model Number	L300
Medical Device Problem Code	Battery Problem (2885)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this device was thoroughly inspected and analyzed.A high current drain was detected, but the battery still supported full device function.Detailed analysis confirmed the identified high current drain was a result of compromised capacitors.This resulted in the observed premature battery depletion.It was determined that the capacitors were compromised due to the presence of excess hydrogen in the device case.Boston scientific issued a field safety notice regarding a subset of devices in the accolade pacemaker family that have a potential of exhibiting this behavior.This particular device is included in the hydrogen induced premature depletion advisory population.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 gas gauge/longevity not as expected 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that this implantable pacemaker dropped its longevity for one year in just six months.Boston scientific technical services (ts) discussed this could be due to rounding up from 2.5 to 3 years at last check or rounding down from 2.5 to 2 at this check.Ts confirmed device power comparison was at 100 percent.Also, device was at atrial anti-bradycardia pacing and pacing at 21 percent.Ts then explained this sounds unreasonable and advised to send in data for analysis.Additional information indicated that no further action was taken and that the health care professional (hcp) was satisfied with the battery rounding explanation.Also, device was interrogated, and the recent battery calculation was 2.5 years which is completely reasonable.To date, this device remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: ACCOLADE SR
• Common Device Name: IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul, MN 55112 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 25116563
• Report Number: 2124215-2026-24883
• Device Sequence Number: 9322037
• Product Code: LWP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526559150
• UDI-Public: 00802526559150
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: N970003/S167
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall,Notification
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/07/2026

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: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 10/09/2017
• Device Model Number: L300
• Device Catalogue Number: L300
• Device Lot Number: 707155
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/21/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/11/2015
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 81 YR
• Patient Sex: Female