MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CURONIX LLC FREEDOM PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR

Model Number	FR4A-TRL-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	07/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The loss of therapy/no therapy questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review, the incorrect questionnaire was completed.However, implanting the device at an off-label location has been ruled out as potential causes.Additionally, not implanting the trial according to the ifu, the patient picking or touching the wound, and using inappropriate tools have been ruled out.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the infection is unknown.The investigation findings do not lead to a clear conclusion about the cause of the reported issue.Therefore, the conclusion has been selected as unable to determine the root cause.Rates reviewed at the most recent complaint trending meeting do not indicate a significant increase in loss of therapy/no therapy issues.Loss of therapy/no therapy issue rates remain acceptably low; thus, a capa is not required at this time.Loss of therapy/no therapy issue rates will continue to be tracked and trended.
Event or Problem Description
The patient reported an infection at the incision site.Antibiotics were prescribed and the neurostimulator was pulled early on (b)(6) 2024.No further information was provided.

• Brand Name: FREEDOM PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR
• Common Device Name: PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central blvd s; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer (Section G): CURONIX LLC; 1310 park central blvd s; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer Contact: tena jimmerson ; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach, FL 33064 ; 8009655134
• MDR Report Key: 19822057
• Report Number: 3010676138-2024-00142
• Device Sequence Number: 12931557
• Product Code: GZF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00850051034369
• UDI-Public: (01)00850051034369(17)260301
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171366
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• 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): 07/24/2024

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: 03/01/2026
• Device Model Number: FR4A-TRL-A0
• Device Lot Number: SWO240308
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/13/2023
• 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: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Male