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Device was explanted and replaced on (b)(6) 2019.(b)(6) 2019 - explant/oos dates corrected to (b)(6) 2019.Upon receipt, the icd was subjected to an electrical analysis, revealing that the device could not be interrogated.The device history record was inspected, documenting that the device performed as expected during the device manufacturing.The icd was opened and the inner assembly was inspected.The visual inspection of the inner assembly showed no anomalies.The measurement of the battery voltage showed a depleted battery.The electronic module was attached to an external power supply to test the functionality of the module.Thereby, the electrical parameters, particularly the current consumption of the electronic module were found to be normal and as expected.The ability of the electronic module to deliver therapies was verified.The anti-bradycardia pacing pulses proved to be normal and in amplitude and frequency as programmed.A fibrillation signal was applied and the device delivered a defibrillation shock as specified, documenting a normal and expected sensing and shock delivery.In particular, the specified energy level was reached.The battery was sent to the manufacturer for further analysis.The manufacturing records of the battery were inspected, documenting that the battery parameters were within specification during the battery manufacturing.No anomalies were documented during the production process, associated with this battery.The visual inspection of the battery did not reveal any external signs of damage.The voltage measurement confirmed the battery depletion and the microcalorimetry analysis showed an elevated heat dissipation.At a next step, the battery was opened for destructive analysis and the inner assembly was inspected.The analysis identified damaged insulation, which led to an increased internal self-depletion and, as a result, to the clinical observation.In conclusion, a premature battery depletion was confirmed by analysis.Bench testing on the device was performed, and no sources of high current were noted.The electronic module worked as expected with an external power supply.The premature battery depletion was caused by an insulation damage within the battery.
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