MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION VERTIFLEX INSTRUMENT PLATFORM; PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE

Model Number 140-9800

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

Patient Problem Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage (1772)

Event Date 02/15/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during an indirect decompression spacer implant procedure, the insertion of the dilator to prepare for the spacer implant was not advanced in the correct manner and the patients lamina was punched.This resulted in a cerebral spinal fluid leak, therefore, the patient was administered a blood patch.The spacer was then successfully implanted and there were no reported issues postoperatively.No further information regarding the dilator lot number was able to be obtained despite multiple good faith efforts.

• Brand Name: VERTIFLEX INSTRUMENT PLATFORM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 16517999
• MDR Text Key: 311035882
• Report Number: 3006630150-2023-01168
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/09/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 140-9800
• Device Catalogue Number: 140-9800
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 89 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 77 KG