| | Class 2 Device Recall WAVEWRITER ALPHA 16 IPG KIT, WAVEWRITER ALPHA 32 IPG KIT |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | July 17, 2024 |
| Date Posted | August 14, 2024 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-2617-2024 |
| Recall Event ID |
94995 |
| PMA Number | P030017 |
| Product Classification |
Stimulator, spinal-cord, totally implanted for pain relief - Product Code LGW
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| Product | WAVEWRITER ALPHA: Model: SC-1216, 16 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12160; Model: SC-1232, 32 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12320 |
| Code Information |
REF/UDI-DI(GTIN)/Serial Number Range/Expiration Date Range:
M365SC12160/8714729985082/100188 - 758920,
M365SC12320/8714729985099/100635 - 759404 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation 25155 Rye Canyon Loop Valencia CA 91355-5004
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| For Additional Information Contact | Rebecca KinKead Rubio 651-581-0761 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) may experience routine system check during IPG charging, which may cause device reset, which may lead to transient loss of stimulation; patients may experience undesired sensations when therapy turns off for approx. 10-15 seconds and then back on, which may lead patient to request surgical intervention for replacement or revision. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Software design |
| Action | On 7/17/24, "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE ADVISORY" Notices were sent to Physicians/Surgeons, Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals informing them of the following:
1) Review any patient reports of undesired sensations indicative of potential device reset behavior during IPG charging and report these observations to Boston Scientific.
2) An in-field IPG firmware update is available for the patient s device. This will eliminate the possibility of a coincident routine device system check during IPG charging, thus preventing a potential system reset. Append the patients medical record accordingly if a firmware update is completed.
3) Patient letter is enclosed with this communication. This letter is provided for sharing with your patient and/or to be included within the patient s medical record. The patient letter can also be accessed on the Boston Scientific Product Advisories page via this link: www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/pprc/product-advisories.html
4) Post this information in a visible location near the product(s) to ensure information is easily accessible to all users.
5) Distributor customers should notify all customers that have been shipped/sold affected product about the correction.
6) Complete and return the acknowledgement form to BSCFieldActionCenter@bsci.com
Any adverse events or quality concerns associated with use of this product should be reported to the firm via email at BSN.ComplaintCallCenter@bsci.com
The patient letter advises the following: discuss this letter and the device software update with your doctor and continue to follow their instructions. If you have any additional questions after contacting your doctor, please contact the firm's Support at 1-833-327-8324 (Option 2) or email to: bsn.tech.support@bsci.com. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 77,674 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: TN, PA, WA, SC, MN, OH, NC, AK, NY, IL, CA, NJ, KY, IA, MO, UT, FL, IN, LA, AL, MS, MD, WI, GA, VA, TX, AZ, KS, OR, CO, CT, ID, AR, OK, MA, MI, ND, NE, SD, WV, NV, HI, NH, DC, MT, ME, VT, WY, DE, NM.
OUS (foreign) countries of: Canada, Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico
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| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| PMA Database | PMAs with Product Code = LGW
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