MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION WAVEWRITER ALPHA; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF

Model Number SC-1232

Device Problems Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574); Use of Device Problem (1670); Charging Problem (2892)

Patient Problem Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980)

Event Date 12/01/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patients ipg would no longer hold a charge.It was noted also that the patient also was not able to get enough pain relief.The patient underwent a battery replacement procedure and was doing well post operatively.The explanted device was discarded at the hospital.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block b3: exact date unknown, event occurred in approximately late december of 2023 from date manufacturer was made aware.

• Brand Name: WAVEWRITER ALPHA
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF
• 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: 18992501
• MDR Text Key: 338879382
• Report Number: 3006630150-2024-01872
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729985099
• UDI-Public: 08714729985099
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 01/14/2024
• Device Model Number: SC-1232
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-1232
• Device Lot Number: 531864
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/14/2022
• 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: 52 YR