| Model Number |
E160 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Battery Problem (2885)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/28/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that this implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) recorded a code 1003, indicating the voltage is too low for the projected remaining capacity.A request was made to have data from this device analyzed.Data analysis showed the battery appeared to be depleting irregularly.Device replacement was recommended.At this time, this icd remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that this implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) recorded a code 1003, indicating the voltage is too low for the projected remaining capacity.A request was made to have data from this device analyzed.Data analysis showed the battery appeared to be depleting irregularly.Device replacement was recommended.At this time, this icd remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.Additional information received indicates that that the root cause of the code 1003 was unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established.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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