MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION SUPERION IDS KIT; PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE

Model Number	102-9800
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Integrity Problem (2978); Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	12/30/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tips of the driver sheared during a procedure to implant the superion indirect decompression spacer.Another driver was used to complete the procedure.It was noted there was scar tissue and osteophytes, and according to the physician, abnormal bone formation that provided resistance when opening the spacer.No additional information was provided regarding the damage to the driver, nor was the device returned for analysis.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A retroactive review of events within the quality system identified this record as requiring remediation, including reporting and submission of an initial emdr per applicable criteria.Boston scientific has opened a corrective and preventive action (capa 8647) investigation to determine the root cause for why an initial emdr was not previously submitted to the fda in accordance with boston scientific established mdr reporting process and fda adverse event reporting requirements.Information gained through these investigation efforts will be utilized to determine root cause and implement appropriate preventive action(s), as necessary.An urgent medical device correction (97003015-fa) was delivered to physicians in may 2023 communicating the potential for superion indirect decompression system (ids) driver instrument tip breaks to occur with use of excessive force during the implant procedure.Driver tip damage may be readily detected via visual, audible, and/or tactile signals.

• Brand Name: SUPERION IDS KIT
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer (Section G): VERTIFLEX INC; carlsbad CA 92010
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 22290479
• Report Number: 3006630150-2025-04620
• Device Sequence Number: 18361746
• Product Code: NQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884662000574
• UDI-Public: (01)00884662000574(17)240926(10)193718
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P140004
• 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
• Remedial Action: Notification
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2025

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/26/2024
• Device Model Number: 102-9800
• Device Catalogue Number: 102-9800
• Device Lot Number: 193718
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/30/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2019
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: Z-1972-2023
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown