MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CURONIX LLC FREEDOM SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR

Model Number FR8A-TRL-A0, FR8A-TRL-B0

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

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

Event Date 08/10/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The unintended stimulation/new pain questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review, the waa providing therapy when unintended stimulation/new pain occurred, patient experiencing heat sensation/shock, the patient experiencing unintended stimulation/new pain in an area that is not targeted for therapy and changes to the waa parameters, intentionally or unintentionally, before the event have been ruled out as potential causes.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the back spams is unknown.Therefore, conclusion has been selected as no problem/fault found.Rates reviewed at the most recent complaint trending meeting do not indicate a significant increase in unintended stimulation/new pain issues.Unintended stimulation/new pain issue rates remain acceptably low; thus, capa is not required. unintended stimulation/new pain issue rates will continue to be tracked and trended.

Event Description

The patient reported back spams during the trial period.Prior to the procedure, the patient would periodically get back spasms.The spasms continued during the trial period whether the device was on or off.The spasms went away a day or two after the trial was removed and the patient wants to move forward with permanent implant procedure in a couple months.

Event Description

The patient reported back spams during the trial period.Prior to the procedure, the patient would periodically get back spasms.The spasms continued during the trial period whether the device was on or off.The spasms went away a day or two after the trial was removed and the patient wants to move forward with permanent implant procedure in a couple months.

Manufacturer Narrative

The unintended stimulation/new pain questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review, the waa providing therapy when unintended stimulation/new pain occurred, patient experiencing heat sensation/shock, the patient experiencing unintended stimulation/new pain in an area that is not targeted for therapy and changes to the waa parameters, intentionally or unintentionally, before the event have been ruled out as potential causes.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the back spams is unknown.The investigation findings do not lead to a clear conclusion about the cause of the reported issue.Therefore, conclusion has been selected as unable to determine root cause.Rates reviewed at the most recent complaint trending meeting do not indicate a significant increase in unintended stimulation/new pain issues.Unintended stimulation/new pain issue rates remain acceptably low; thus, capa is not required. unintended stimulation/new pain issue rates will continue to be tracked and trended.Updated per fda capa-2023-0013 correction 2.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Type of Device: SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer (Section G): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer Contact: alicia pagliaro ; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach, FL 33064 ; 8009655134
• MDR Report Key: 17701916
• MDR Text Key: 322878573
• Report Number: 3010676138-2023-00189
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00818225020679
• UDI-Public: (01)00818225020679(17)240701(01)00818225020662(17)240701(21)2B15071-31
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 04/25/2024

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 Model Number: FR8A-TRL-A0, FR8A-TRL-B0
• Device Lot Number: SWO220726, SWO220726
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/10/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/07/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/10/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/31/2022
• 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