MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION VERTIFLEX INSTRUMENT PLATFORM; PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE

Model Number 140-9800

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

Patient Problem Vertebral Fracture (4520)

Event Date 12/28/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during an indirect decompression spacer implant procedure, when the dilator was inserted between the l2-l3 lumbar vertebrae, the spinous process was fractured at the l3 lumbar vertebra.The implant procedure was aborted and the incision was closed.There were no reported issues postoperatively.The device will not be returned as it was disposed of by the medical facility.

• Brand Name: VERTIFLEX INSTRUMENT PLATFORM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 16207273
• MDR Text Key: 307712677
• Report Number: 3006630150-2023-00121
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884662000611
• UDI-Public: 00884662000611
• 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: 01/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/19/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 140-9800
• Device Catalogue Number: 140-9800
• Device Lot Number: 29668698
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/28/2022
• 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): Other
• Patient Age: 89 YR
• Patient Sex: Male