When Boston Scientific designed their ACCOLADE pacemaker, they created a setting known as Safe Mode which is basically a mode that allows the pacemaker to function at the bare minimum should there be a hardware or software issue, so that it gives you just enough time to get the issue rectified without sending you into a cardiac spiral on account of arrhythmia. According to the glossy, positive marketing material, the Safety Mode was downplayed and called fail-safe as well as a safety net that would tide you through safely in the event of an emergency.

However, what Boston Scientific did not tell you is that this mode is not safe at all and for thousands of patients whose pacemaker failed due to a battery defect, this is the beginning of a medical nightmare which almost always ends in emergency surgery and the upending of your life as you wonder if the issue will recur, as well as the resultant PTSD, anxiety and depression not knowing if tomorrow may very well be your last on this planet.

The defect that causes the ACCOLADE pacemaker to enter Safety Mode is a battery cathode structural flaw which causes something called High Internal Cell Impedance, or HICI. If you or a loved one experienced battery failure or were fitted with the Boston Scientific pacemaker and were informed of a recall notice, you may be able to recover substantial damages by filing a product liability lawsuit that may cover losses you sustained as a result of this negligent device’s design – keep reading to discover how to do exactly that.

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What Safety Mode Really is and Why it is Not a Backup

Before we continue, it is important to understand what the Safety Mode feature is in your Boston Scientific Accolade pacemaker. This is usually a quick shift and you do not get any notice that the device has entered this mode, and the consequences can be life-altering.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. The device reverts to a fixed-rate pacing mode which doesn’t adjust to your level of activity or metabolism. For example, if you’re pacing, walking or even standing up from the couch, your heart may not receive the needed pacing support it requires, which may then lead to sudden and unexplained fatigue, dizziness, as well as shortness of breath which may lead to falls and injuries.
2. The pacing output is reduced to such a minimal level meant to actually preserve what is left of the battery, and not as a mode meant to support your life and cardiovascular health. This means that even while your heart may be beating, it may not be beating at sufficient force meant to send adequate blood to your brain and other vital organs, which may in turn lead to cognitive impairment, confusion, and even permanent brain damage.
3. The monitoring and diagnostic functions are also limited when it comes to Safety Mode, meaning that even your own electrophysiologist may not know what caused the device to enter the mode, and if your device may completely fail. You may therefore need more frequent in-office interrogations as well as remote monitoring which may lead you to experience even more unwanted stress.

Boston Scientific has been sending recall letters to patients regarding this issue. While this may seem like a noble act, the truth is that these letters are meant to protect themselves, not to assist you. By issuing these letters, they can be in good standing with the FDA should there be litigation regarding their negligence.

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Because they choose to protect themselves in a selfish manner, we would advise you to do the same so your rights are not trampled on as a patient, and you are able to receive the damages you are owed by a clearly negligent company. If you or a loved one experienced complications as a result of Boston ACCOLADE pacemaker failure, you may be able to recover damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, physical pain, emotional distress and so much more. McCready Law is actively preparing product liability claims against Boston Scientific, but the window is closing fast. Need to get started on your claim? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can perform an in-depth assessment of your case and advise further. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.