| Model Number |
E051 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
06/18/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This device was thoroughly inspected and analyzed upon receipt at our quality assurance laboratory.Review of the device memory indicated that a low voltage alert, code 1003, was recorded.The battery voltage was lower than expected, but still supported full device function.Using historical daily battery voltage measurement data, engineers determined that this device was demonstrating behavior consistent with a high current condition associated with a compromised low voltage capacitor connected to the device's battery.Low voltage capacitors are used in the device's high voltage charging operation in order to facilitate fast charge times.Malfunction of these capacitors resulted in a high current drain, which was depleting this device's battery faster than normal.
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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 which is indicative of battery voltage 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 more quickly than expected.A boston scientific technical services (ts) consultant recommended device replacement.This device was explanted, replaced, returned and analyzed.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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