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

Model Number SC-1132

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

Patient Problems Incontinence (1928); Paralysis (1997); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 05/12/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional suspect medical device component involved in the event: model: sc-8336-50, serial: (b)(4), description: coveredge 32 surgical lead kit 50 cm.The explanted devices were not returned to bsn.A review of the manufacturing documentation for the ipg and lead 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 experienced temporary paralysis of the legs, lost bladder control, and fell while descending a flight of stairs.The physician assessed the symptoms were due to the device and decided to perform an explant procedure.There were no xrays provided to confirm the placement of the leads.The patient regained function following the explant but has pain and developed severe neuropathy in the legs.It is unclear if it is due to the device or if it is due to a lack of therapy following the explant.

• Brand Name: PRECISION SPECTRA
• 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): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CLONMEL LIMITED; cashel road; ,; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; ,; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 8279413
• MDR Text Key: 134144065
• Report Number: 3006630150-2019-00226
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729821526
• UDI-Public: 08714729821526
• 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: 01/25/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/25/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/27/2019
• Device Model Number: SC-1132
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-1132
• Device Lot Number: 21176624
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2017
• 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: 35 YR