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NA SC-4205Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation · 13cm (5 Inch) Insertion Needle · Class 3

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729121459), received between May 8, 2018 and Mar 29, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

17 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P030017); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2

Patient problems

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage1
  • Headache1
  • Muscle Weakness/Atrophy1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 29, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE THE PHYSICIAN WAS TRYING TO GAIN ACCESS WITH THE NEEDLE AND MONITORING THE FEEDBACK. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PHYSICIAN MIGHT HIT THE CORD WITH A NEEDLE, SO PHYSICIAN DECIDED TO ABORT THE PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOTED ALSO THAT THE NEEDLE STICK TO THE SPINAL CORD.

    Patient problems: Muscle Weakness/Atrophy; Pain

    MAUDE report 16634341 ↗
  • InjuryMay 8, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A REPORT WAS RECEIVED THAT DURING THE PATIENT¿S TRIAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE THE PHYSICIAN NOTED A CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF) LEAKAGE CAUSED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS THE EPIDURAL SPACE. THE PATIENT WAS TREATED WITH IV FLUIDS. FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT REPORTED A HEADACHE. THE PHYSICIAN DECIDED TO PLACE A BLOOD PATCH TO ADDRESS THE PATIENT¿S HEADACHE AND THE PATIENT IS REPORTEDLY STABLE FOLLOWING THE TREATMENT.

    Patient problems: Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage; Headache

    MAUDE report 7496860 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P030017. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2879-2026 · Jun 17, 2026 · Open, Classified
    INFINION CX LEAD KIT, 50CM, Model: SC-2317-50, Material: M365SC2317500; INFINION CX LEAD KIT, 70CM, Model: SC-2317-70, Material: M365SC2317700. part of the Boston Scientific Spin
  • Z-2404-2026 · Apr 29, 2026 · Open, Classified
    Boston Scientific Model SC-4318, Clik X Anchor REF: M365SC43180
  • Z-2617-2024 · Jul 17, 2024 · Open, Classified
    WAVEWRITER ALPHA: Model: SC-1216, 16 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12160; Model: SC-1232, 32 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12320
  • Z-2121-2020 · Apr 24, 2019 · Terminated
    LinearTM 3-4 50 cm 8 Contact Lead Kit, part number M365SC2352500. Leads function as a component of Boston Scientific's Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) systems by delivering electric
  • Z-2124-2020 · Apr 24, 2019 · Terminated
    Fifty-five (55) cm 8 Contact Extension Kit, part number M365SC3138550 - Product Usage: Lead Extensions are designed to connect the percutaneous leads to the Implantable Pulse Gene
  • Z-2120-2020 · Apr 24, 2019 · Terminated
    Thirty-five (35) cm 8 Contact Extension Kit, part number M365SC3138350. Package Contents: Lead Extension Kit (1) Lead Extension (1) Hex Wrench (1) Tunneling Tool Assembly (1) Devic
  • Z-2119-2020 · Apr 24, 2019 · Terminated
    ArtisanTM 70 cm 2 x 8 Surgical Lead Kit, part number M365SC8216700. 2 x 8 Surgical Paddle Lead Kit: (1) One Paddle Lead (4); Four Suture Sleeves; (2) Lead Position Labels, left
  • Z-2122-2020 · Apr 24, 2019 · Terminated
    The LinearTM 3-4 70 cm 8 Contact Lead Kit, part number M365SC2352700 is part of a spinal cord stimulation system for prescription use only as an aid in the management of chronic i
  • Z-2123-2020 · Apr 24, 2019 · Terminated
    Precision TM M8 Adapter, 15 cm, part number M365SC9218150 - Product Usage: The adapter is part of a spinal cord stimulation system for prescription use only indicated as an aid in
  • Z-1409-2010 · Mar 19, 2010 · Terminated
    Bionic NAVIGATOR Clinician Programmer Model Number SC-7150-4
  • Z-0271-2009 · Sep 22, 2008 · Terminated
    Precision Charger 1.0 (Model Number SC-5300) for the Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator System labeled as BIONICS SCS-CHARGING KIT CONTENTS Charger (1) Base Station (1) Belt Po
  • Z-1441-2012 · Apr 22, 2008 · Terminated
    OMG (Observational Mechanical Gateway) Connector - A Model Number SC-9305 The Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator System is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractabl
  • Z-0960-2008 · Oct 5, 2007 · Terminated
    Advanced Bionics Precision Implantable Pulse Generator Kit, Model Number: SC-1110 with firmware version prior to Revision 3.02, Advanced Bionics Corportation, Sylmar, CA 91342
  • Z-0055-2008 · Aug 3, 2007 · Terminated
    Precision Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG), Model Number SC-110
  • Z-0700-2007 · Jan 30, 2007 · Terminated
    The Precision Implantable Pulse Generator, Model Number SC-1110

…and 2 more.

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