MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION WaveWriter Alpha? 16; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF

Model Number	SC-1216
Medical Device Problem Codes	Unexpected Therapeutic Results (1631); Charging Problem (2892)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	07/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient was experiencing difficulty charging and inadequate pain relief the implantable pulse generator (ipg).The patient underwent an ipg and lead replacement procedure and was doing well postoperatively.The explanted device was not returned.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block b3: approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.Additional suspect medical device components involved in the event: model number/catalog number: sc-2218-70.Serial number: (b)(6).Batch/lot number: 7110741.Model/catalog description: linear st lead kit 70 cm.Unique identifier (udi) #: (b)(4).Model number/catalog number: sc-2218-70.Serial number: (b)(6).Batch/lot number: 7110740.Model/catalog description: linear st lead kit 70 cm.Unique identifier (udi) #: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: WaveWriter Alpha? 16
• 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; cashel road; clonmel E91 T 862; EI E91 T862
• Manufacturer Contact: ricardo amaro castro ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; +1(320)800-7570
• MDR Report Key: 50878504
• Report Number: 3006630150-2026-07055
• Device Sequence Number: 9426219
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729985082
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/24/2026

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 Model Number: SC-1216
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-1216
• Device Lot Number: 826465
• 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: 08/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/16/2026
• 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: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Male