MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION LINEAR ST; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF

Model Number SC-2218-50

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

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Bacterial Infection (1735)

Event Date 10/17/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Concomitant medical products: model number/catalog number: sc-2218-50, serial number: (b)(4), batch/lot number: 2000020193, model/catalog description: linear st lead kit 50 cm.It is indicated that the devices will not be returned for evaluation; therefore a failure analysis of the complaint devices could not be completed.A review of the device history records will be conducted.If there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental med watch will be filed.

Event Description

A report was received that the patient had a boil at the inferior aspect of the original midline incision site.The patient was prescribed antibiotics and was reportedly doing well.

• Brand Name: LINEAR ST
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer (Section G): GUIDANT PUERTO RICO, B.V.; no. 12, road 698; ,; dorado PR 00646 3311
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; ,; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 8269353
• MDR Text Key: 133825394
• Report Number: 3006630150-2019-00157
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729767725
• UDI-Public: 08714729767725
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030017
• 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: 01/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/22/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/01/2019
• Device Model Number: SC-2218-50
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-2218-50
• Device Lot Number: 2000019600
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/02/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/19/2014
• 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: 59 YR