MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CURONIX LLC FREEDOM PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR

Model Number STQ4-RCV-A0

Device Problem Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 01/29/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient reported a possible infection at the pocket site.Antibiotics were prescribed, the incision looks like its healing, there are no signs of infection at this time, and the patient continues to wear their device.

Manufacturer Narrative

The surgical issue questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review, implanting the stimulator after the expiration date, not prepping the skin with antiseptic solution, using inappropriate tools, not prescribing antibiotics pre-operatively, and the patient not attending the post-op visit have been ruled out as potential causes.However, the incision site was not irrigated with antibiotic solution before closure and multiple tunneling attempts were performed.Additionally, the patient broke open their scab while sleeping.A curonix representative conducted a review of sterilization and packaging records for the respective product lot; curonix has confirmed that the product was delivered sterile, validated sterilization parameters were used, and sterile barriers were verified to be intact following packaging.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the infection is due to non-compliance to the ifu as the incision site was not irrigated with antibiotic solution before closure (user error - clinician).Rates reviewed at the most recent complaint trending meeting do not indicate a significant increase in surgical issues.Surgical issue rates remain acceptably low; thus, capa is not required. surgical issue rates will continue to be tracked and trended.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central blvd s; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer (Section G): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central blvd s; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer Contact: tena jimmerson ; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach, FL 33064 ; 8009655134
• MDR Report Key: 18743746
• MDR Text Key: 335792103
• Report Number: 3010676138-2024-00018
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K171366
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/20/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/20/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: STQ4-RCV-A0
• Device Lot Number: SWO230807
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/24/2023
• 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: 78 YR