MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION SUPERION INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM; PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE

Model Number 101-9812

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

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 02/22/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced an infection on another device/procedure unrelated to the indirect decompression (id) spacer.The physician assessed there were no issues with the id spacer nor the procedure and noted it was only the other device that was infected.The patient underwent a procedure where both devices were explanted, although the id spacer was removed as a precautionary measure.The id spacer was retained by the facility and will not return for analysis.The patient did well post-operatively.

• 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): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 16584117
• MDR Text Key: 311692057
• Report Number: 3006630150-2023-01428
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884662000543
• UDI-Public: 00884662000543
• 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: 03/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 101-9812
• Device Catalogue Number: 101-9812
• Device Lot Number: 29244010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/19/2022
• 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: 56 YR