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

Device Problem Lack of Effect (4065)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 02/26/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the superion indirect decompression (id) spacer did not provide pain relief.The patient underwent a procedure wherein the id spacer was removed from lumbar 3-4 and a laminectomy was performed.Physical analysis of the id spacer was not performed as it was retained by the facility.The did well postoperatively.

• Brand Name: SUPERION INTERSPINOUS SPACER
• 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.; carlsbad CA 92010
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 18509052
• MDR Text Key: 332867254
• Report Number: 3006630150-2024-00054
• 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: 01/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/12/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/19/2023
• 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: 84 YR
• Patient Sex: Male