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The surgical issue questionnaire was reviewed for potential causes of the reported issue.Based on this review, implanting the device off-label, not performing an x-ray immediately after the implant procedure to confirm device placement, and implanting the device after the expiration date have been ruled out.However, patient non-compliance was identified as the patient consistently picked at the incision which resulted in device erosion.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 erosion is due to patient non-compliance as the patient consistently picked at the incision (user error-patient).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.
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