MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Curonix LLC Freedom Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

Model Number	STQ4-RCV-A0
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Impaired Healing (2378)
Date of Event	07/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
The patient reported their receiver site had not healed.Cultures were obtained.However, an infection was not confirmed.The patient has been going to wound care for three months where they have been monitoring, debriding, and dressing the wound.Additionally, the patient completed a short term steroid to improve healing.As of (b)(6) 2026, the incision has improved significantly since their previous visit and the wound has reduced in size greater than 50%.The patient will follow up with wound clinic, they are using their device and getting great relief.No further issues have been reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The surgical issue questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review, implanting the device after the expiration date, not prepping the surface of the skin with an antiseptic solution, not irrigating the incision site with an antibiotic solution before closure, multiple tunneling attempts, and using incorrect tools have been ruled out.Additionally, improperly closing the surgical site, the patient having contraindicating conditions, and the patient picking or touching the wound have been ruled out.A curonix representative conducted a review of sterilization and packaging records for the respective product lot; curonix has confirmed that the product was delivered sterile, validated sterilization parameters were used, and sterile barriers were verified to be intact following packaging.The stimulator is used to treat pain.The cause of the impaired healing is unknown.The investigation findings do not lead to a clear conclusion about the cause of the reported issue.Therefore, the conclusion has been selected as unable to determine the root cause.Rates reviewed at the most recent complaint trending meeting do not indicate a significant increase in surgical issues.Surgical issue rates remain acceptably low; thus, a capa is not required at this time.Surgical issue rates will continue to be tracked and trended.

• Brand Name: Freedom Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
• Common Device Name: Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
• Manufacturer (Section D): Curonix LLC; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer (Section G): Curonix LLC; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach FL 33064
• Manufacturer Contact: alicia pagliaro ; 1310 park central boulevard s.; pompano beach, FL 33064 ; +1(800)965-5134
• MDR Report Key: 50076670
• Report Number: 3010676138-2026-00146
• Device Sequence Number: 10744657
• Product Code: GZF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00850051034406
• UDI-Public: (01)00850051034406(17)280201
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K233162
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/29/2026

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: STQ4-RCV-A0
• Device Lot Number: SWO260203
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/27/2026
• 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: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Female