MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. ACTIVA; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR PARKINS

Model Number	37612
Medical Device Problem Codes	Battery Problem (2885); Connection Problem (2900); Material Integrity Problem (2978); Power Problem (3010)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient was unable to recharge a deep brain stimulation implantable pulse generator (ipg) due to multiple issues with external equipment, including a recharger that would not charge, a broken metal pin, and a damaged charging cord to the recharge antenna.The patient noticed these issues on the same day and was only able to achieve a 50% charge, necessitating an urgent recharge.The patient was unable to recharge the device as required.A request was made to replace the recharger, the dtc/ac power supply, and the recharger antenna, with expedited delivery arranged.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 37761, serial/lot #: (b)(6), udi#: (b)(4).Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
Additional info received from patient that they received the replacement equipment this morning.The patient mentioned that their ins battery had been low on charge for a few days, which they said was depressing.The patient noticed that they did not receive an ac power cord.Agent reviewed that an ac power cord was not requested and that the patient can use their existing ac power cord.The patient confirmed that they understood and did not require further assistance.
Event or Problem Description
Additional info received from patient that the issue was resolved- wires were exposed and pin was bent and replacement equipment resolved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: ACTIVA
• Common Device Name: STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR PARKINS
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea street ne mvs21; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 22935644
• Report Number: 3004209178-2025-14726
• Device Sequence Number: 13207385
• Product Code: MHY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169105492
• UDI-Public: (01)00643169105492(17)181114
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P960009
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/13/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/14/2018
• Device Model Number: 37612
• Device Catalogue Number: 37612
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2025; 10/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/04/2025; 10/15/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/22/2017
• 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: "SEE H11...."
• Patient Age: 84 YR
• Patient Sex: Female