Corox OTW-S 85-BPRecalls & reported problems
BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG · Class 3 · Implant
All models of Corox (6)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Biotronik Corox OTW-S 85-BP is an implanted lead that delivers drug-eluting therapy to the heart's left ventricle, used with a pacemaker. Reports mostly describe the lead failing to capture or sense properly, with electrical noise on the lead, rising impedance, or the lead shifting position, and some mention infection at the implant site or swelling. There are 36 reports, no deaths, 12 injuries and 24 malfunctions. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 36
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 36 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04035479094164), received between Jun 18, 2018 and May 21, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries, 24 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Capture” (9 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem10
- Failure to Capture9
- Ambient Noise Problem7
- High Capture Threshold6
- High impedance6
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated5
- Impedance Problem2
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions14
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient10
- Unspecified Infection6
- Pocket Erosion2
- Cyst(s)1
- Discomfort1
- Dizziness1
- Implant Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 36 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 21, 2026Failure to Capture; High impedance
LV LEAD WAS CAPPED DUE TO IMPEDANCE >3000 OHMS AND NO CAPTURE AT MAX OUTPUT. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25245783 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2025High impedance; High Capture Threshold; High impedance; High Capture Threshold
THIS LEAD WAS CAPPED DUE TO HIGH THRESHOLD AND HIGH LEAD IMPEDANCE ( >3000 OHMS). SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22095489 ↗InjuryAug 7, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THIS SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO INFECTION. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 19927721 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2024Failure to Capture; Ambient Noise Problem; Device Sensing Problem; Impedance Problem; Failure to Capture; Ambient Noise Problem; Device Sensing Problem; Impedance Problem
THIS LEAD WAS CAPPED DUE TO APPARENT NOISE AND UNIPOLAR LEAD FAILURE. LEAD TRENDS SHOW DECREASED SENSING AND SUDDEN CHANGE IN LEAD IMPEDANCE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19373185 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2023Extracardiac stimulation; Extracardiac stimulation
LEAD WAS DEACTIVATED. THERE WAS INAPPROPRIATE DIAPHRAGMIC STIMULATION. PROGRAMMING FAILED TO CORRECT THE UNWANTED STIMULATION AND ATTEMPT TO ACCESS SUBCLAVIAN VEIN WAS UNSUCCESSFUL SO LEAD WAS DEACTIVATED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: Undesired Nerve Stimulation
MAUDE report 18107562 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2023Ambient Noise Problem; Impedance Problem; Ambient Noise Problem; Impedance Problem
THIS LEAD SHOWS IMPEDANCE ISSUES AND NOISE. LEAD TO BE EVALUATED AND REMAINS IMPLANTED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16414427 ↗InjurySep 14, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING DISCOMFORT, DIZZINESS, AND PALPITATIONS DURING BIV PACING. LEAD WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED.
Patient problems: Discomfort; Dizziness
MAUDE report 15417987 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2022Ambient Noise Problem; Ambient Noise Problem
(B)(6) 2022, NOISE WAS OBSERVED TO THE LV LEAD AND RV LEAD. (B)(6), LV LEAD WAS EXPLANTED AND ADDITIONAL LV LEAD WAS IMPLANTED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14642766 ↗InjuryMay 26, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THIS LEAD WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO INFECTION. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14516211 ↗InjuryMar 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
SYSTEM EXPLANTED DUE TO POCKET EROSION. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, IT WILL BE ADDED TO THIS FILE.
Patient problems: Pocket Erosion
MAUDE report 13641430 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2021High impedance; Ambient Noise Problem; High impedance; Ambient Noise Problem
HIGH IMPEDANCE WAS REPORTED ON THIS LEAD BEGINNING ON (B)(6) 2020. ON (B)(6) 2021, HIGH IMPEDANCE AND NOISE WAS REPORTED ON THE LV CHANNEL. LEAD REMAINS IMPLANTED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12783325 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2021Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
LEAD CAPPED DUE TO SUBCLAVIAN CRUSH. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, IT WILL BE ADDED TO THIS FILE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12721072 ↗InjuryOct 29, 2021Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
LEAD EXPLANTED DURING POCKET REVISION DUE TO POCKET EROSION. LEAD ALSO HAD AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE DURING EXPLANT CAUSING THE FIRST NEW ICD ATTEMPTING TO BE IMPLANTED TO SHORT CIRCUIT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, IT WILL BE ADDED TO THIS FILE.
Patient problems: Pocket Erosion
MAUDE report 12721049 ↗MalfunctionOct 13, 2021Ambient Noise Problem; Ambient Noise Problem
NOISE DETECTED ON HM IEGMS AND REPRODUCIBLE IN OFFICE FOLLOW UP. DEVICE AND LEADS REMAIN IMPLANTED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12624232 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
THIS LV LEAD WAS CAPPED DUE TO DISLODGEMENT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11790705 ↗InjuryApr 30, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
LEAD WAS CAPPED DUE TO POCKET SWELLING AND PAIN CAUSED BY A LARGE CYST ON THE ROOF OF THE INFERIOR PORTION OF THE POCKET. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, IT WILL BE ADDED TO THIS FILE.
Patient problems: Cyst(s); Implant Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 11757654 ↗MalfunctionJan 28, 2021Failure to Capture; High Capture Threshold; Failure to Capture; High Capture Threshold
DURING A DEVICE CHANGE OUT, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LV LEAD HAD NO CAPTURE AND THRESHOLDS OF OVER 5 VOLTS. THE PATIENT WAS OCCLUDED AND THIS LEAD WAS LEFT IN AND REMAINS ACTIVELY IMPLANTED. NO ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, IT WILL BE ADDED TO THIS FILE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11243331 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2020Over-Sensing; Low impedance; High Capture Threshold; Over-Sensing; Low impedance; High Capture Threshold
OVERSENSING AND LOW IMPEDANCE WAS RECORDED. THIS LEAD CURRENTLY REMAINS IMPLANTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS REPORT WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10868410 ↗MalfunctionNov 16, 2020Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
LEAD WAS CAPPED DUE TO DISLODGEMENT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS REPORT WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10845852 ↗MalfunctionOct 12, 2020Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
LEAD WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED DUE TO DISLODGEMENT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE OBTAINED, THIS REPORT WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10667425 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2020Failure to Capture; High Capture Threshold; Failure to Capture; High Capture Threshold
LV LEAD HAD IMPEDANCE OVER 2500 OHMS WITH NO CAPTURE. LEAD WAS CAPPED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10513685 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2020Ambient Noise Problem; Ambient Noise Problem
NOISE WAS REPORTED ON THIS LEAD. LEAD REMAINS IMPLANTED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10099340 ↗InjuryApr 10, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO INFECTION. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO INDICATION THAT A NEW SYSTEM HAS BEEN IMPLANTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 9949276 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2020High Capture Threshold; High Capture Threshold
THIS LEAD WAS CAPPED AND REPLACED DUE TO HIGH THRESHOLD. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9853159 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2020Failure to Capture; High Capture Threshold; Failure to Capture; High Capture Threshold
THIS LEAD WAS CAPPED DUE TO LOSS OF CAPTURE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9672643 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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