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

Model Number 101-9810

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

Patient Problem Implant Pain (4561)

Event Date 07/14/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced continued pre-existing pain that was not relieved by the 10mm implant.The patient underwent in explant procedure in which the device was removed and a new larger sized device, 14mm, was implanted.The patient is doing well post operatively.The explanted device will not be returned for analysis as it was discarded by the facility.

• 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 Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 12295297
• MDR Text Key: 265631421
• Report Number: 3006630150-2021-04360
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NQO
• 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: 08/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 101-9810
• Device Catalogue Number: 101-9810
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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