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D533 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Convert Rhythm (1540); Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Shock from Patient Lead(s) (3162)
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| Date of Event |
06/30/2026
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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) experienced ventricular tachycardia (vt) for which the implanted defibrillator delivered six appropriate shocks; however, the arrhythmia was not terminated by device therapy.The patient reported that intravenous amiodarone was subsequently administered, resulting in successful conversion of the arrhythmia.Additional information indicated that post-event defibrillation threshold (dft) testing demonstrated successful conversion with the first shock.The patient contacted technical services (ts) to inquire why the delivered therapies were unsuccessful and was advised that multiple factors may influence therapy efficacy.The patient was referred for further evaluation.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.This icd 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) experienced ventricular tachycardia (vt) for which the implanted defibrillator delivered six appropriate shocks; however, the arrhythmia was not terminated by device therapy.The patient reported that intravenous amiodarone was subsequently administered, resulting in successful conversion of the arrhythmia.Additional information indicated that post-event defibrillation threshold (dft) testing demonstrated successful conversion with the first shock.The patient contacted technical services (ts) to inquire why the delivered therapies were unsuccessful and was advised that multiple factors may influence therapy efficacy.The patient was referred for further evaluation.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.This icd remains in service.
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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.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of difficulty converting rhythm (ambulatory) 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 cause not established.
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