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 Problems Erosion (1750); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 11/10/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The surgical issue questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review, implanting a damaged stimulator and the patient going through and mri have been ruled out as potential causes.However, the questionnaire shows the implant was not performed according to the ifu as the implanting clinician did not create subcutaneous receiver pocket, tie knots, coil receiver, suture, and knot around the coil.Additionally, the patient has contraindicating conditions.A stimwave representative conducted a review of sterilization and packaging records for the respective product lot; stimwave has confirmed that the product was delivered sterile, validated sterilization parameters were used, and sterile barriers were verified to be intact following packaging.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the reported issue is due inadequate fixation as the implanting clinician did not create subcutaneous receiver pocket, tie knots, coil receiver, suture, and knot around the coil (user error - clinician).Rates reviewed at the most recent complaint trending meeting do not indicate a significant increase in surgical issues.Surgical issue rates remain acceptably low; thus, capa is not required.Surgical issue rates will continue to be tracked and trended.

Event Description

The patient reported irritation at one of the incision locations.The irritation was described as a "pimple" and when it "burst," the end of the one of the leads was exposed.A revision procedure was attempted on (b)(6) 2022 however the physician was unable to get the leads to the necessary location and the stimulator was explanted.The patient is doing well and no further issues have been reported.

• 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: 15971211
• MDR Text Key: 305378310
• Report Number: 3010676138-2022-00147
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00818225020648
• UDI-Public: (01)00818225020648(17)210301(01)00818225020693(17)210201(21)209755-56
• 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: 12/13/2022

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: 03/01/2021
• Device Model Number: FR8A-SPR-B0, FR8A-RCV-A0
• Device Lot Number: SWO190324, SWO190202
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/14/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/24/2018
• 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