MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION EMBLEM S-ICD; SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number	A209
Medical Device Problem Code	Nonstandard Device (1420)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/24/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that this subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (s-icd) was received by post market quality assurance without a known reason for explant.No adverse patient effects were reported.Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this s-icd 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 a compromised capacitor.This resulted in the observed premature battery depletion.It was determined that the capacitor was compromised due to the presence of excess hydrogen in the device case.Boston scientific issued a field safety notice regarding a subset of emblem devices that have a potential of exhibiting this behavior.This particular device is included in the emblem s-icd accelerated depletion advisory population.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this s-icd was thoroughly inspected and analyzed.A high current drain was detected.Detailed analysis confirmed the identified high current drain was a result of a compromised capacitor.This resulted in the observed premature battery depletion.It was determined that the capacitor was compromised due to the presence of excess hydrogen in the device case.Boston scientific issued a field safety notice regarding a subset of emblem devices that have a potential of exhibiting this behavior.This particular device is included in the emblem s-icd accelerated depletion advisory population.Review of labeling determined 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 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.Based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause traced to component failure.

• Brand Name: EMBLEM S-ICD
• Common Device Name: SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• 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: 25474164
• Report Number: 2124215-2026-31249
• Device Sequence Number: 16058890
• Product Code: LWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00802526544101
• UDI-Public: (01)00802526544101(17)180201
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P110042
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Notification,Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/11/2026

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: 02/01/2018
• Device Model Number: A209
• Device Catalogue Number: A209
• Device Lot Number: 112496
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/24/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/17/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: Z-0935-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Male