An interactive, web-based Q1 2009 CRM Product Performance Report is now available at bostonscientific.com. This comprehensive report includes performance data for pacing, defibrillation, and lead products, device survival probability graphs, and product reference information. Data in this report are current as of January 19, 2009. The COGNIS®, TELIGEN®, LIVIAN®, CONFIENT®, ALTRUA™ pulse generators along with the ACUITY™ Steerable heart failure leads are included.
To receive a printed copy of the PPR, visit our online notification service.
reduced ERI to EOL time (shortened replacement window) due to low-voltage capacitor degradation. In April 2007, Boston Scientific CRM communicated with physicians regarding the potential for reduced ERI to EOL time in a subset of implantable defibrillators, due to degradation of a low-voltage capacitor. Since that time, the April 2007 advisory population has not experienced any clinically significant changes to either the rate of occurrence or patient management recommendations. Select this link for specific information regarding a second population (March 2009) of 856 active ICDs and CRT-Ds manufactured with capacitors from the same supplier that may be subject to the same failure mechanism.
A Closer Look articles provide educational/training information on a variety of topics to better understand the function of Boston Scientific CRM products. New and revised articles are now available at bostonscientific.com and bostonscientific-international.com (A4 format and translations, where available).
The following A Closer Look articles were recently revised:
Beeping Tones Associated with "Out-of-Range" Shock Lead Impedance (Category: Troubleshooting)
Real-Time LV Electrogram Display and Printing (Category: Diagnostics)
Published March 30, 2009
