MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION 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 Fever (1858); Confusion/ Disorientation (2553)

Event Date 12/14/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

This report pertains to one of two devices used during the same procedure.Refer to manufacturer report number 3006630150-2021-07548 for the first superion indirect decompression system.It was reported that the patient was hospitalized with a low grade fever, disorientation, and struggling to control his blood sugar.When the patient was admitted to the hospital, it was found that the patient had elevated white blood cells.A mri was performed and an epidural hematoma or localized infection were ruled out.It was also noted that the patient did not respond well to the anesthesia or the recovery process following the initial implant procedure.The patient had disorientation and the physician decided to explant the two spacers.

• Brand Name: SUPERION INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• 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: 13216900
• MDR Text Key: 283590092
• Report Number: 3006630150-2021-07549
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/10/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/11/2022
• 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: 800176
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/14/2021
• 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