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Device brand name · External programmer
LATITUDE Programming System: medical device reports filed with FDA
1,323 reports name it, 2021–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Boston Scientific. Product code OSR.
- 1,323
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 241 a year
- 108
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 173 in the 12 months before
- 98.6%
- classified as malfunction
- 99.8% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 1,323 reports that name the brand "LATITUDE Programming System" (external programmer), received between January 2021 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Boston Scientific. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
108 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 38% from 173 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (98.6%) and injury (1.4%); across all pacemaker/icd/crt non-implanted components reports (product code OSR) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 99.8%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are key or button unresponsive/not working (81.3%), defective device (52.8%) and application program problem (8.1%). The patient problems coded most often are asystole, syncope/fainting and bradycardia. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 58,914 reports carrying product code OSR. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key or button unresponsive/not working | 1,076 | 81.3% | 1.8% |
| Defective devicethe device was defective | 698 | 52.8% | 1.3% |
| Application program problem | 107 | 8.1% | 0.3% |
| Display or visual feedback problem | 69 | 5.2% | 3% |
| Nonstandard device | 30 | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Interrogation problem | 26 | 2% | 0.1% |
| No display/image | 20 | 1.5% | 0% |
| Material integrity problema problem with the device material | 14 | 1.1% | 0% |
| Failure to power up | 12 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Pacing problem | 10 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Telemetry discrepancy | 9 | 0.7% | 0% |
| Date/time-related software problem | 7 | 0.5% | 0% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 6 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Device sensing problem | 6 | 0.5% | 0% |
| Computer operating system problem | 4 | 0.3% | 73.3% |
| Failure to charge | 2 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Noise, audible | 2 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Communication or transmission problemthe device could not communicate or transmit | 1 | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Computer software problema software problem | 1 | 0.1% | 69.3% |
| Computer system security problem | 1 | 0.1% | 0% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asystole | 13 | 1% |
| Syncope/fainting | 7 | 0.5% |
| Bradycardiaslow heart rate | 4 | 0.3% |
| Cardiac arrestthe heart stopped | 2 | 0.2% |
| Dizzinesslight-headedness or unsteadiness | 2 | 0.2% |
| Burn(s)a burn | 1 | 0.1% |
| Convulsion/seizure | 1 | 0.1% |
| Dyspneashortness of breath | 1 | 0.1% |
| Electric shockan electric shock | 1 | 0.1% |
| Falla fall | 1 | 0.1% |
| Head injurya head injury | 1 | 0.1% |
| Loss of consciousnesspassing out | 1 | 0.1% |
| Low blood pressure/ hypotension | 1 | 0.1% |
| Presyncope | 1 | 0.1% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | LATITUDE Programming System | Product code OSR | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 1,323 | 58,914 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 2.2% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 1.4% | 0.2% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 98.6% | 99.8% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 99.9% | 100% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code OSR
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| CareLink SmartSync Common App iOS | 56,799 | 55,695 | 0% |
| CareLink SmartSync Base | 1,864 | 227 | 0% |
| Smart Monitor | 262 | 32 | 0% |
| Smartview | 317 | 5 | 0% |
| LATITUDE Communicator | 338 | 60 | 0% |
| Patient Connector | 207 | 83 | 0% |
| Communicator | 259 | 0 | 0% |
| Carelink Encore | 368 | 0 | 0% |
| SmartTouch | 668 | 132 | 0% |
| Autogen | 2,192 | 212 | 1% |
| Merlin Net / Hf Portal | 259 | 34 | 0% |
| MyCareLink Patient Monitor | 893 | 47 | 0.1% |
| Screwdriver | 396 | 15 | 0% |
| Altrua 60 | 971 | 29 | 0.6% |
| Carelink Smartsync Platform Ios | 870 | 1 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about LATITUDE Programming System reports
How many FDA reports name LATITUDE Programming System?
1,323 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 108 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (98.6%) and injury (1.4%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
key or button unresponsive/not working (81.3%), defective device (52.8%), application program problem (8.1%), display or visual feedback problem (5.2%) and nonstandard device (2.3%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (99.9%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that LATITUDE Programming System was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.