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

Model Number SC-1160

Device Problems Unexpected Therapeutic Results (1631); Charging Problem (2892)

Patient Problems Inadequate Pain Relief (2388); Numbness (2415); Paresthesia (4421)

Event Date 05/05/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient was experiencing inadequate stimulation, numbness and tingling.It was also noted that the patient was having difficulty charging the ipg.The patient underwent ipg replacement procedure and was doing well postoperatively.The explanted ipg was not returned as it was kept by the facility.

Manufacturer Narrative

Approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.

• 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: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 15712129
• MDR Text Key: 302825546
• Report Number: 3006630150-2022-05892
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729951254
• UDI-Public: 08714729951254
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/01/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/27/2022
• Device Model Number: SC-1160
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-1160
• Device Lot Number: 372499
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2020
• 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: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 138 KG