MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION PRECISION®; SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR

Model Number SC-1110-02

Device Problems Telemetry Discrepancy (1629); Charging Problem (2892)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 08/11/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

A report was received that the patient was having difficulty communicating her remote control to the ipg.The physician suspected malfunction with the ipg due to failure to consistently connect.The patient will undergo an ipg replacement procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information was received that the patient underwent an ipg replacement procedure.It was also reported that the ipg was replaced also due to battery needing recharging constantly.The patient was doing well post operatively.The explanted device was not returned to bsn.It is indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation; therefore a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.A review of the device history records will be conducted.If there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental med watch will be filed.

Event Description

A report was received that the patient was having difficulty communicating her remote control to the ipg.The physician suspected malfunction with the ipg due to failure to consistently connect.The patient will undergo an ipg replacement procedure.

• Brand Name: PRECISION®
• Type of Device: SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 5058769
• MDR Text Key: 25107877
• Report Number: 3006630150-2015-02210
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: 030017
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Report Date: 08/11/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2013
• Device Model Number: SC-1110-02
• Other Device ID Number: M365SC1110020
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/04/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/06/2011
• 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: 46 YR