MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CURONIX LLC FREEDOM PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR

Model Number STQ4-SPR-B0

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

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 09/20/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient reported pain at the incision site.The patient has not used therapy since the permanent device was implanted.An explant procedure was performed on (b)(6), 2023.The patient is doing fine and no further issues have been reported.

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 the new pain occurred, the patient experiencing heat sensation/shock, and changing the waa parameters intentionally or unintentionally, and the patient experiencing new pain in a new area that is not targeted for therapy have been ruled out as potential causes.However, migration was confirmed.The physician stated the pain had nothing to do with the implant, the site was not infected and antibiotics were not prescribed.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the reported issue is due to migration.However, the cause of the migration 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.

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 the new pain occurred, the patient experiencing heat sensation/shock, and changing the waa parameters intentionally or unintentionally, and the patient experiencing new pain in a new area that is not targeted for therapy have been ruled out as potential causes.However, migration was confirmed.The physician stated the pain had nothing to do with the implant, the site was not infected and antibiotics were not prescribed.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the reported issue 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.

Event Description

The patient reported pain at the incision site.The patient has not used therapy since the permanent device was implanted.An explant procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2023.The patient is doing fine and no further issues have been reported.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL NERVE 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: 17977064
• MDR Text Key: 326171176
• Report Number: 3010676138-2023-00219
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00818225020495
• UDI-Public: (01)00818225020495(17)221201
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K171366
• 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: 04/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 12/01/2022
• Device Model Number: STQ4-SPR-B0
• Device Lot Number: SWO201220
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/24/2020
• 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