MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NALU MEDICAL INC NALU NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM; SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR

Model Number 71005

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

Event Date 10/11/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Patient was implanted with the nalu spinal cord stimulator on (b)(6) 2022 to treat lower back pain.After being implanted the patient is reported to have lost a significant amount of weight and subsequently reports issues with communication between the implantable pulse generator (ipg) and the external therapy discs.A revision procedure took place on (b)(6) 2023.Initial plan was to reposition the ipg within the existing pocket to make it more stable for the patient's current physique.While cutting through the scar tissue to access the ipg, the pocket became enlarged and was no longer usable.The existing pocket was located on the right lower back, a new pocket was created on the left lower back area.While removing the ipg to move it to the new pocket, the device was damaged and became no longer usable.A new ipg and leads were placed.

Manufacturer Narrative

There are no allegations of system or component failure, the reported loss of communication appears to be directly related to the patient losing weight and change of physical condition.The ipg was implanted based on the patient's anatomy at the time of implant and was appropriate at that time.

• Brand Name: NALU NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): NALU MEDICAL INC; 2320 faraday avenue; suite 100; calsbad CA 92008
• Manufacturer (Section G): NALU MEDICAL, INC; 2320 faraday ave; suite 100; carlsbad
• Manufacturer Contact: terry villarba ; 2320 faraday avenue; suite 100; carlsbad, CA 92008-7241 ; 7604482360
• MDR Report Key: 18116826
• MDR Text Key: 327882446
• Report Number: 3015425075-2023-00275
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00812537033600
• UDI-Public: 01008125370336001121121517241215
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K183579
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/10/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71005
• Device Catalogue Number: 71005
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other