| Model Number |
4543 |
| 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 |
04/21/2026
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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 left ventricular (lv) lead exhibited a rise and then a sudden jump of pacing impedance measurements reaching higher than 3000 ohms.Additionally, it was noted this lead was fractured.This lv lead was subsequently explanted and successfully replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This product investigation is still in progress.This report will be updated when product investigation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that this left ventricular (lv) lead exhibited a rise and then a sudden jump of pacing impedance measurements reaching higher than 3000 ohms.Additionally, it was noted this lead was fractured.This lv lead was subsequently explanted and successfully replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This product has not been returned to boston scientific, and as a result, laboratory analysis could not be conducted.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.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.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.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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