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

Model Number SC-1160

Device Problems Charging Problem (2892); Wireless Communication Problem (3283); Migration (4003)

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

Event Date 07/12/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the spinal cord stimulation patient was experiencing insufficient coupling and charging difficulties.The physician assessed that the ipg was tilted and implanted too deep in the pocket on the right buttocks.The patient underwent a pocket revision procedure and is doing well post-operatively.

• Brand Name: SPECTRA WAVEWRITER
• 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; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 12425423
• MDR Text Key: 270081537
• Report Number: 3006630150-2021-04964
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729951254
• UDI-Public: 08714729951254
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: P030017
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/03/2021

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 01/11/2023
• Device Model Number: SC-1160
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-1160
• Device Lot Number: 377812
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/11/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/03/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2021
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 58 YR