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

Model Number 101-9814

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/06/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an implant procedure, the superion indirect decompression spacer broke during deployment.The broken spacer was removed and a new spacer was successfully implanted.

Event Description

It was reported that during an implant procedure, the superion indirect decompression spacer broke during deployment.The broken spacer was removed and a new spacer was successfully implanted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device analysis performed on the returned superion indirect decompression spacer revealed that the spindle cap was completely sheared off from the implant body.This damage to the spacer indicates the break was due to both the deployment against resistance, such as bone, and not correctly attaching the inserter to the spacer.

• Brand Name: SUPERION INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE
• 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: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 13081993
• MDR Text Key: 282900330
• Report Number: 3006630150-2021-07216
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884662000550
• UDI-Public: 00884662000550
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 02/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 101-9814
• Device Catalogue Number: 101-9814
• Device Lot Number: 27707785
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/13/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/23/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/21/2021
• 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