MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION ARTISAN?; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF

Model Number	SC-8216-70
Medical Device Problem Codes	High impedance (1291); Unexpected Therapeutic Results (1631)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Pain (1994)
Date of Event	01/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the lead had high impedances that was causing unnecessary stimulation in the ribs and stomach, and the patient was also experiencing inadequate pain relief.The patient underwent a lead replacement procedure and was doing well postoperatively.The explanted device was discarded by the medical facility.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation results: the device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.The lead had high impedances that was causing unnecessary stimulation in the ribs and stomach, and the patient was also experiencing inadequate pain relief.The patient underwent a lead replacement procedure and was doing well postoperatively.The explanted device was discarded by the medical facility.Device history record: it was confirmed this device met manufacturing specification prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations which could have contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: review of the instructions for use (ifu) confirmed there was relevant content and sufficient guidance with respect to the circumstances described within this complaint.No updates are required to the ifu as a result of this event.Investigation conclusion: based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of known inherent risk of device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the lead had high impedances that was causing unnecessary stimulation in the ribs and stomach, and the patient was also experiencing inadequate pain relief.The patient underwent a lead replacement procedure and was doing well postoperatively.The explanted device was discarded by the medical facility.

• Brand Name: ARTISAN?
• Common Device Name: STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; road 698, lot no. 12; dorado PR 00646 -260; EI 00646-2602
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 24255562
• Report Number: 3006630150-2026-00687
• Device Sequence Number: 12839492
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729779919
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729779919(17)270819(10)7078053
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OK
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/01/2026

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: SC-8216-70
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-8216-70
• Device Lot Number: 7078053
• 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: 01/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/04/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/19/2025
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Male