| Model Number |
E140 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Pacing Problem (1439)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bradycardia (1751)
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| Date of Event |
07/15/2026
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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 the patient with this implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) presented with a heart rate in the 30s.Device review confirmed appropriate ventricular pacing at the programmed lower rate limit of 40 bpm.Two nonsustained ventricular episodes below the therapy zone were identified, although the single-chamber device could not differentiate ventricular tachycardia from atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response.The healthcare provider reported externally converting the arrhythmia, and the device was determined to be operating as programmed.This device remains in service.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient with this implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) presented with a heart rate in the 30s.Device review confirmed appropriate ventricular pacing at the programmed lower rate limit of 40 bpm.Two nonsustained ventricular episodes below the therapy zone were identified, although the single-chamber device could not differentiate ventricular tachycardia from atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response.The healthcare provider reported externally converting the arrhythmia, and the device was determined to be operating as programmed.This device remains in service.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This product investigation is still in progress.This report will be updated when product investigation is complete.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.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of brady pacing not delivered when required 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 no problem detected.
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