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

Model Number 101-9812

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

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

Event Date 12/18/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device analysis performed on the returned indirect decompression spacer revealed that the cam-lobe was significantly bent, and a severe abrasion was observed on the mating surface of the actuator as well as scratches to the cam lobe and spindle, this damage to the spacer indicates excessive force while attempting to deploy the implant against resistance.Therefore, unintended use error caused or contributed to this event.A labelling review was performed, and it did not reveal any anomalies.

• 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: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 19137620
• MDR Text Key: 340528208
• Report Number: 3006630150-2024-02449
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884662000543
• UDI-Public: 00884662000543
• 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
• Report Date: 04/18/2024

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: 101-9812
• Device Catalogue Number: 101-9812
• Device Lot Number: 29244067
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/22/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/19/2022
• 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 Sex: Male