MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION (PUERTO RICO, LLC) PROTEGE IPG, 16-CHANNEL RECHARGEABLE; SCS IPG

Model Number	3789
Medical Device Problem Code	Wireless Communication Problem (3283)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
Date of Event	11/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The date of event is estimated.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient's ipg was unable to communicate with external devices and was deemed inoperable.As a result, surgical intervention was undertaken on (b)(6) 2025 wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced.

• Brand Name: PROTEGE IPG, 16-CHANNEL RECHARGEABLE
• Common Device Name: SCS IPG
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION (PUERTO RICO, LLC); lot a interior - #2 street km 67.5; santana industrial park; arecibo PR 00612
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION (PUERTO RICO, LLC); lot a interior - #2 street km 67.5; santana industrial park; arecibo PR 00612
• Manufacturer Contact: heidi syndergaard ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098000
• MDR Report Key: 22155451
• Report Number: 3006705815-2025-04174
• Device Sequence Number: 17997534
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067020833
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067020833(10)4959654(17)170131
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P010032
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2015
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/05/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2017
• Device Model Number: 3789
• Device Catalogue Number: 3789
• Device Lot Number: 4959654
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2015
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SCS LEAD.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 86 KG