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

Model Number	SC-2218-70E
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/30/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the lead was fraying during a trial procedure.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the lead was fraying during a trial procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Sc-2218-70e (sn: (b)(6)).The returned lead was analyzed, and visual inspection found that the lead was frayed approximately 8 cm from distal end.No cables are exposed at the damaged portion of the lead.With all the available information, boston scientific concludes the reported event was confirmed.This kind of anomaly is consistent with the damages done to a lead when the orientation of the insertion needles bevel is facing down, or the angle of the insertion needle is greater than forty-five degrees.The probable cause is due to unintended use error which caused or contributed to event.

• Brand Name: LINEAR ST
• Common Device Name: 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; * 00646-2602
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 15655611
• Report Number: 3006630150-2022-05709
• Device Sequence Number: 11369733
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729820741
• UDI-Public: 08714729820741
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/17/2022

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/17/2024
• Device Model Number: SC-2218-70E
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-2218-70E
• Device Lot Number: 7086956
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Female