MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CURONIX LLC FREEDOM PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR

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

Device Problem No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 02/05/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The unintended stimulation/new pain questionnaire was reviewed for causes of the reported issue.The clinical representative confirmed that the patient was reporting normal procedural pain from the trial procedure.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the reported issue is due to normal post procedural pain.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, a capa is not required.Unintended stimulation/new pain issues rates will continue to be tracked and trended.

Event Description

The patient reported some pain after their trial procedure.The clinical representative stated that the patient was experiencing normal procedural pain from the trial as the issue was reported less than 24 hours after implantation.The patient is doing much better, they are no longer in pain, and will be moving forward to a permanent implant.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central blvd s; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer (Section G): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central blvd s; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer Contact: tena jimmerson ; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach, FL 33064 ; 8009655134
• MDR Report Key: 18835580
• MDR Text Key: 336856277
• Report Number: 3010676138-2024-00029
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00850051034376
• UDI-Public: (01)00850051034376(17)241001(01)00850051034390(17)250401(21)2B16738-21
• 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
• Report Date: 03/04/2024

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: SWO221025, SWO230410
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/06/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2022
• 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: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Female