MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION PRECISION NOVI; SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR

Model Number SC-1140

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)

Event Date 01/29/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional suspect medical device components involved in the event: model#: sc-2218-50 serial #: (b)(4) description: linear st lead, 50cm model#: sc-4318 lot #: 20056525 description: clik x anchor the explanted devices were not returned to bsn.A review of the manufacturing documentation for the devices revealed that no anomalies or deviations potentially related to the event occurred during manufacturing.A review of the sterilization documentation for the devices was found to be satisfactory.

Event Description

A report was received that the patient underwent an explant procedure due to a suspected infection.Blood tests were performed and showed an elevated white blood cell amount which is believed to be unrelated to the device.The patient was doing well postoperatively.

• Brand Name: PRECISION NOVI
• Type of Device: SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 6366685
• MDR Text Key: 68593221
• Report Number: 3006630150-2017-00786
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729897835
• UDI-Public: (01)08714729897835(17)180607(10)19335358
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: 030017
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/30/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/28/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 06/07/2018
• Device Model Number: SC-1140
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 86 YR