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

Model Number SC-2218-50

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

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Staphylococcus Aureus (2058); Fluid Discharge (2686); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 06/11/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional suspect medical device component involved in the event: product family: scs-linear leads; upn: m365sc2218500; model: sc-2218-50; serial: (b)(4); batch: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the patient developed an infection at the lead incision site.The patient admits of using a back scratcher at the site.It was noted that the midline incision busted open with fluid discharge and had redness around the site.The patient was prescribed with antibiotics and underwent an explant procedure.

• Brand Name: LINEAR ST
• 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; road 698, lot no. 12; dorado PR 00646 -260; RQ 00646-2602
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 10352874
• MDR Text Key: 201413651
• Report Number: 3006630150-2020-03188
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729767725
• UDI-Public: 08714729767725
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030017
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/31/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/31/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 06/11/2021
• Device Model Number: SC-2218-50
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-2218-50
• Device Lot Number: 5154510
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2019
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 39 YR