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

Model Number SC-1160

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

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Dizziness (2194); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 08/23/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A report was received that following an implant procedure, the patient has been hospitalized after multiple falls due to loss of control of limbs.It was noted that the patient was also lightheaded due to hypotension associated with anesthesia.The physician believed it was not device or procedure related.The patient was recovering fine and no further course of action.

• Brand Name: SPECTRA WAVEWRITER
• 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 CORPORATION; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 9017462
• MDR Text Key: 158139801
• Report Number: 3006630150-2019-05021
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729951254
• UDI-Public: 08714729951254
• 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: 09/12/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/12/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 10/17/2020
• Device Model Number: SC-1160
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-1160
• Device Lot Number: 345205
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/26/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/18/2018
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 78 YR