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InjuryLOF

BONE GROWTH STIMULATOR

Received Oct 21, 2025 · Event occurred Sep 24, 2025

Report 2183449-2025-00029 · MDR key 23350620

Device

Generic name

Spinal Stim

Manufacturer

Orthofix, Llc

Model number

5212

Catalog number

655212-0001

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

51 YR · Female

  • Burn(s)
  • Burn(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT SENT AN EMAIL REPORTING SHE BELIEVES THE DEVICE CAUSED BURNS ON HER BACK. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ATTEMPTS TO REACH THE PATIENT HAVE BEEN MAD TO GATHER ADDITIONAL DETAILS WITH NO GOOD RESULTS. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION BUT THE INVESTIGATION IS NOT COMPLETE AT THIS TIME. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS WAS PERFORMED - ALL 56 UNITS FROM THIS WORK ORDER PASSED FINAL INSPECTION.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ATTEMPTS TO REACH THE PATIENT HAVE BEEN MADE TO GATHER ADDITIONAL DETAILS WITH NO GOOD RESULTS. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED AND INVESTIGATED. AS RECEIVED, DEVICE WAS ABLE TO POWER ON AND CHARGING AND PASS POST. DEVICE COMPLETED TWO HOURS TREATMENT OF HEATING TEST. NO DAMAGE NOTED TO THE SYSTEM. SYSTEM OPERATES AS DESIGNED. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS WAS PERFORMED - ALL (B)(4) UNITS FROM THIS WORK ORDER PASSED FINAL INSPECTION.

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT SENT AN EMAIL REPORTING SHE BELIEVES THE DEVICE CAUSED BURNS ON HER BACK. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.