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

Model Number 71005

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

Patient Problem Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 01/24/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

There are no lab results available to the firm to confirm presence or type of infection.Infection is a known inherent risk of invasive procedures and there are no indications that the nalu system caused or contributed to the presence of infection.

Event Description

Patient was implanted with the nalu spinal cord stimulation system on (b)(6) 2023.In january 2024 the patient was reported to have a suspected infection and was placed on oral antibiotics.Antibiotics were not successful in clearing the infection and a full system explant was performed on (b)(6) 2024.

• 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 2377
• Manufacturer (Section G): NALU MEDICAL, INC; 2320 faraday ave; suite 100; carlsbad CA 92008 7241
• Manufacturer Contact: rebecca hess ; 2320 faraday avenue; suite 100; carlsbad, CA 92008-7241 ; 7604482360
• MDR Report Key: 18773881
• MDR Text Key: 336179642
• Report Number: 3015425075-2024-00060
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• 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: 02/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/23/2024
• 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: 01/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2023
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other