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

Model Number	SC-8216-50
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	02/25/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the implant procedure the patients neuro-monitoring reported a loss of motors.The physician aborted in abondance of caution but did not understand how what he was doing with the paddle could have caused what the monitor revealed.Upon awaking the patient, it appeared all motors were fine.The explanted device was discarded by the facility.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation results: the device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.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 cause not established.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient has aborted the spinal cord stimulator due to neuro-monitoring reported loss of motors during the procedure.The physician aborted in abondance of caution but did not understand how what he was doing with the paddle could have caused what the monitoring company was showing.The device was discarded by the 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; * 00646-2602
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 24721822
• Report Number: 3006630150-2026-01892
• Device Sequence Number: 15987513
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729779902
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729779902(17)270727(10)7080019
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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): 05/29/2026

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: SC-8216-50
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-8216-50
• Device Lot Number: 7080019
• 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: 02/25/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/29/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/27/2025
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 50 YR
• Patient Sex: Female