MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STIMWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC. FREEDOM SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR

Model Number FR8A-SPR-B0, FR8A-RCV-A0

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) (4521)

Event Date 09/29/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient reported a loss of therapy, cramps, and spasms.Multiple reprogramming attempts were made.The patient stopped taking prescribed neuropathy medication.There are no plans for and explant/revision procedure at this time.However, the physician will proceed with complementary therapies and discuss re-starting neuropathy medication that patient stopped taking.

Manufacturer Narrative

The perm - loss of therapy/no therapy questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review, implanting the device at an off-label location, not achieving paresthesia on the table, migration, and no attempts to reprogram the waa have been ruled out as potential causes.However, the physician believes pain relief changed because patient stopped taking their neuropathy medication, had several other surgeries on affected areas and changed their activity level.There is no deficiency reported with the stimulator.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the reported issue is due to the patient being a poor candidate due to health, weight, age, or mental capacity (user error - patient).Rates reviewed at the most recent complaint trending meeting do not indicate a significant increase in perm - loss of therapy/no therapy issues.Perm - loss of therapy/no therapy issue rates remain acceptably low; thus, capa is not required. perm - loss of therapy/no therapy issue rates will continue to be tracked and trended.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Type of Device: SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): STIMWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC.; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer (Section G): STIMWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC.; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer Contact: alicia pagliaro ; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach, FL 33064
• MDR Report Key: 15673741
• MDR Text Key: 302423115
• Report Number: 3010676138-2022-00127
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00818225020648
• UDI-Public: (01)00818225020648(17)211201(01)00818225020693(17)220901(21)2B12067-7
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K182720
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 12/01/2021
• Device Model Number: FR8A-SPR-B0, FR8A-RCV-A0
• Device Lot Number: SWO191202, SWO200922
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2019
• 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