MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VERTIFLEX INC. SUPERION INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM; PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE

Model Number 101-9814

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

Patient Problems Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage (1772); Discomfort (2330); Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)

Event Date 06/22/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that three days after the procedure the patient reported the spacer was bothering him terribly.The patient met with his physician and it was determined that the dura may have been hit during the procedure.A blood patch was performed and the patient was reportedly doing well.He was able to stand and walk and his headache went away, however, there was a noticeable bump on his back.

• Brand Name: SUPERION INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): VERTIFLEX INC.; 2714 loker ave. west; suite 100; carlsbad CA 92010
• Manufacturer (Section G): VERTIFLEX INC; 2714 loker ave. west; carlsbad CA 92010
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 10371264
• MDR Text Key: 201825011
• Report Number: 3006630150-2020-03263
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884662000550
• UDI-Public: 00884662000550
• 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: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/05/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/05/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 101-9814
• Device Catalogue Number: 101-9814
• Device Lot Number: 800188
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/09/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/02/2019
• 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