| Model Number |
SC-8436-50 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Muscle Weakness/Atrophy (1967)
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| Date of Event |
11/14/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block b3: exact date unknown, event occurred since the implant date prior to the date the manufacturer became aware.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient experienced weakness in the legs due to the spinal cord stimulator (scs) paddle lead was compressing on the spinal cord.The patient underwent a scs paddle lead replacement, was doing well postoperatively and the explanted device was kept by the facility.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block b3: exact date unknown, event occurred since the implant date prior to the date the manufacturer became aware.Investigation results the device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.Good faith effort attempts were made to try and retrieve the device, however response was not received.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient experienced weakness in the legs due to the spinal cord stimulator (scs) paddle lead was compressing on the spinal cord.The patient underwent a scs paddle lead replacement, was doing well postoperatively and the explanted device was kept by the facility.
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