MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CURONIX LLC FREEDOM SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR

Model Number FR8A-RCV-A0

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Electric Shock (2554)

Event Date 03/15/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The unintended stimulation/new pain questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review changing the parameters of the transmitter has been ruled out as a potential cause.Per freedom scs instructions for use (05-20400), "a patient with the scs freedom-8a neurostimulator (electrode arrays with connected receiver) can be safety scanned in an mr system meeting the following conditions: static magnetic field of 1.5-tesla or 3-tesla." the cause of the reported issue is unknown.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the reported issue is unknown.The investigation findings do not lead to a clear conclusion about the cause of the reported issue.Therefore, conclusion has been selected as unable to determine root cause.Rates reviewed at the most recent complaint trending meeting do not indicate a significant increase in unintended stimulation/new pain.Unintended stimulation/new pain issue rates remain acceptably low; thus, a capa is not required.Unintended stimulation/new pain issues rates will continue to be tracked and trended.

Event Description

The patient reported shocking sensations on the right torso and down the thigh during a 3t mri.The patient has several total joint implants.Following the mri the patient still had slight pain and had not used the device since the event.The patient reached out inquiring if the device could still be used and if any damage was done.The patient was instructed to put the device back on and began receiving relief within 30 minutes.The patient is no longer experiencing slight pain and is satisfied with the pain relief they are currently receiving.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Type of Device: SPINAL CORD 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: 19114531
• MDR Text Key: 340236738
• Report Number: 3010676138-2024-00060
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00818225020693
• UDI-Public: (01)00818225020693(17)211201
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K182720
• 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: 04/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 12/01/2021
• Device Model Number: FR8A-RCV-A0
• Device Lot Number: SWO191218
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/06/2019
• 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 Sex: Male