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

Model Number 101-9810

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the physician heard two loud clicking noises after he finished opening the indirect decompression (id) spacer during an implant procedure, which means the spindle cap would have broken.The physician undeployed the spacer and removed it from the patient while it was still attached to the inserter.The physician inspected the spacer and found a fracture.The physician successfully completed the implant procedure with another spacer without any issues.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device analysis performed on the returned indirect decompression spacer revealed that the spindle cap was cracked from the implant body.Damage to the device prevented functional testing.This damage to the spacer indicates the break was likely due to both the deployment against resistance, such as bone, and not correctly attaching the inserter to the spacer.A product labeling review identified that the device was used per the instructions for use (ifu)/product label.Additionally, device breakage can occur when used with forced deployment and is noted within the ifu as a potential complication associated with the use of the device.

Event Description

It was reported that the physician heard two loud clicking noises after he finished opening the indirect decompression (id) spacer during an implant procedure, which means the spindle cap would have broken.The physician undeployed the spacer and removed it from the patient while it was still attached to the inserter.The physician inspected the spacer and found a fracture.The physician successfully completed the implant procedure with another spacer without any issues.

• 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): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 17219084
• MDR Text Key: 318038735
• Report Number: 3006630150-2023-03718
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884662000536
• UDI-Public: 00884662000536
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 07/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 101-9810
• Device Catalogue Number: 101-9810
• Device Lot Number: 40010128
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2022
• 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 Age: 87 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Race: White