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

Model Number SC-8416-70

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

Patient Problems Wound Dehiscence (1154); Abscess (1690); Staphylococcus Aureus (2058); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 09/30/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Model number/catalog number: sc-8416-70, serial number: (b)(4), batch/lot number: 21355313, model/catalog description: artisan mri paddle lead 70 cm.Model number/catalog number: sc-1160, serial number: (b)(4), batch/lot number: 357495, model/catalog description: spectra wavewriter ipg kit.The explanted devices were not returned to bsn as they were kept by the medical facility.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 were found to be satisfactory.

Event Description

A report was received that the patient had an infection at the lead site which was believed that came from a dental abscess.Symptoms of reddening, wound dehiscence and drainage at the lead incision site were noted.The patient was placed on antibiotics and underwent an explant procedure.

• Brand Name: ARTISAN MRI
• 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; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 9208775
• MDR Text Key: 163000397
• Report Number: 3006630150-2019-05860
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729951131
• UDI-Public: 08714729951131
• 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: 10/18/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/18/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/27/2019
• Device Model Number: SC-8416-70
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-8416-70
• Device Lot Number: 21420520
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/01/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2017
• 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: 74 YR