| Model Number |
SC-2408-56 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
High impedance (1291); Unexpected Therapeutic Results (1631); Charging Problem (2892); Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Inappropriate Device Stimulation of Tissue (4928)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient experienced an inadequate stimulation and had a stimulation in the abdominal region due to a confirmed lead migration via x-ray and the leads had high impedance.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient experienced an inadequate stimulation and had a stimulation in the abdominal region due to a confirmed lead migration via x-ray and the leads had high impedance.Additional information was received that the patient had difficulty charging the implantable pulse generator (ipg).The patient underwent a revision procedure wherein the ipg was replaced, the existing lead was revised, and a new lead was implanted.The patient was doing well postoperatively.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block b3: exact date unknown, event occurred in march 2026.Additional suspect medical device component involved in the event:
model number/catalog number: sc-1216
serial number: (b)(6)
batch/lot number: 517577
model/catalog description: wavewriter alpha 16 ipg kit
unique identifier (udi) #: (b)(4)
sc-2408-56 (sn (b)(6))
investigation results, media review, device analysis:
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 cause not established.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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