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

Model Number	SC-8416-70
Medical Device Problem Code	High impedance (1291)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block b3: exact date unknown, event occurred in december 2022.Additional suspect medical device component involved in the event: model number/catalog number: sc-8416-70.Serial number: (b)(6).Batch/lot number: 7027024.Model/catalog description: artisan mri paddle lead 70 cm.Unique identifier (udi) #: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patients lead had high impedances.The patient underwent an explant procedure and was doing well postoperatively.The explanted lead was discarded per hospital policy.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation results, media review, device analysis: the device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.Media inspection confirmed that there was high impedance 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.Investigation conclusion: based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patients lead had high impedances.The patient underwent an explant procedure and was doing well postoperatively.The explanted lead was discarded per hospital policy.

• Brand Name: ARTISAN? MRI
• 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; * 00646-2602
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 24542733
• Report Number: 3006630150-2026-01369
• Device Sequence Number: 12155924
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729951131
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729951131(17)200715(10)7026821
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• 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): 05/11/2026

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 Expiration Date: 07/15/2020
• Device Model Number: SC-8416-70
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-8416-70
• Device Lot Number: 7026821
• 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: 02/13/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/11/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2018
• 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: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Race: White