MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION SUPERION INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM; PROSTHESIS, SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER/PLATE

Model Number	101-9814
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/28/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a superion implant procedure, the spacer broke.The spacer would not fully deploy and upon removal, it was discovered that the back portion of the spacer was no longer functioning.It was noted that there was a combination of shallow interspinous space and tough anatomy.The physician did not use excessive force.The broken spacer was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different spacer.The device was not returned for analysis despite multiple good faith efforts performed to return the device.

• Brand Name: SUPERION INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM
• 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: 23390897
• Report Number: 3006630150-2025-09599
• Device Sequence Number: 9979000
• Product Code: NQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884662000550
• UDI-Public: (01)00884662000550(17)250310(10)800313
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• 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): 10/27/2025

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: 03/10/2025
• Device Model Number: 101-9814
• Device Catalogue Number: 101-9814
• Device Lot Number: 800313
• 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: 05/28/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2025
• 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-2485-2025
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown