MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CURONIX LLC FREEDOM SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR

Model Number	FR8A-RCV-A0
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)
Date of Event	07/26/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The surgical issue questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review, implanting the stimulator after the expiration date, not prepping the skin with antiseptic solution , not irrigating the site with antibiotic solution before closure, using inappropriate tools, not using antibiotics pre-operatively, and multiple tunneling attempts have been ruled out as potential causes.However, the patient was in a hot tub following surgery.A curonix representative conducted a review of sterilization and packaging records for the respective product lot; curonix has confirmed that the product was delivered sterile, validated sterilization parameters were used, and sterile barriers were verified to be intact following packaging.The stimulator is used to treat pain. the cause of the reported issue is due to patient non-compliance as they went in a hot tub after the implant (user error - patient).Rates reviewed at the most recent complaint trending meeting do not indicate a significant increase in surgical issues.Surgical issue rates remain acceptably low; thus, capa is not required. surgical issue rates will continue to be tracked and trended.
Event or Problem Description
The patient reported redness, soreness and a small opening at the incision.Antibiotics were prescribed, the incision was cleaned with alcohol pads and covered with dermabond, and an explant procedure was planned.However, the procedure was canceled as the patient no longer showed signs of infection.The patient is doing good, there are no signs of infection and they are wearing the device.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Common Device Name: SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer (Section G): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer Contact: alicia pagliaro ; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach, FL 33064 ; 8009655134
• MDR Report Key: 17597563
• Report Number: 3010676138-2023-00172
• Device Sequence Number: 12617481
• Product Code: GZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00818225020693
• UDI-Public: (01)00818225020693(17)230901
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K182720
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2023

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/01/2023
• Device Model Number: FR8A-RCV-A0
• Device Lot Number: SWO210910
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/26/2021
• 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: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown