MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION Artisan?; Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Totally Implanted For Pain Relief

Model Number	SC-8216-70
Medical Device Problem Code	High impedance (1291)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patients lead had high impedances.The patient underwent a lead and implantable pulse generator (ipg) replacement procedure and was doing well postoperatively.The explanted device components were not returned by the medical facility.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional suspect medical device component involved in the event: model number/catalog number: sc-1200.Serial number: (b)(6).Batch/lot number: 359104.Model/catalog description: precision montage mri ipg sterile kit.Unique identifier (udi) #: (b)(4).Investigation results: the device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.A similar complaint review was completed using similar complaint review tool (97642125 ver a) 5359: leads, 1682: impedance high.The review did not identify any emerging trends, meaningful commonalities, or similar complaints requiring escalation.Therefore, no additional escalation is required.Device history record (dhr) review: 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.

• 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; PR 00646-2602
• Manufacturer Contact: ricardo amaro castro ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; +1(320)800-7570
• MDR Report Key: 50136112
• Report Number: 3006630150-2026-05555
• Device Sequence Number: 21461002
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729779919
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729779919(17)201009(10)7033696
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/18/2026

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: 10/09/2020
• Device Model Number: SC-8216-70
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-8216-70
• Device Lot Number: 7033696
• 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: 07/17/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/04/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/10/2018
• 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: 44 YR
• Patient Sex: Female