MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION SUPERION INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM; PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE

Model Number 101-9812

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 02/01/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event: exact date unknown, event occurred in (b)(6) 2021, implant date: exact date unknown, implant occurred in (b)(6) 2020.

Event Description

It was reported the patient experienced a return of their pre-implant back and leg pain.Imaging confirmed the implanted superion indirect decompression spacer had slipped off the superior spinous process between the l3-l4 lumbar vertebrae.The physician assessed the cause of the migration was due to the patient's active lifestyle as a caregiver.The patient underwent a revision procedure where the device was replaced and did well post-operatively.The explanted spacer was discarded by the facility and was not returned for analysis.

• Brand Name: SUPERION INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer (Section G): VERTIFLEX INC.; 2714 loker ave. west; carlsbad CA 92010
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 14651223
• MDR Text Key: 293737132
• Report Number: 3006630150-2022-02783
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NQO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P140004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/09/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/09/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 101-9812
• Device Catalogue Number: 101-9812
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention