| Model Number |
DM5500 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/19/2026
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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's insertable cardiac monitor (icm) was suspected to exhibit premature battery depletion due to an incorrect measurement of battery longevity that later returned to its appropriate value.Afterwards, it was noted that icm exhibited premature elective replacement indicator (eri) and was confirmed to exhibit early battery depletion.The icm was explanted and replaced.The patient had no consequences due to the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint of premature battery depletion was confirmed.Based on the information provided, it was determined there was unexpected increase in the current drain and drop in the battery voltage, resulting in battery depletion.The root cause of the unexpected increase in current drain and drop in voltage could not be determined with the available data.
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