MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL PROTEGE IPG, 16-CHANNEL RECHARGEABLE; Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Totally Implanted For Pain Relief

Model Number	3789
Medical Device Problem Code	Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
Date of Event	10/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient did not charge their ipg as recommended and the ipg became unable to communicate with external devices.As a result, surgical intervention may be pending to address the issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date of event is estimated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of documentation supplied with the implant states that the implant must be charged every 30 to 90 days to avoid battery depletion.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident is consistent with user error.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported patient underwent surgical intervention on (b)(6) 2026 wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced to address the issue.Therapy was restored post-op.

• Brand Name: PROTEGE IPG, 16-CHANNEL RECHARGEABLE
• Common Device Name: Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Totally Implanted For Pain Relief
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• Manufacturer Contact: sara speyerer ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; +1(972)309-8000
• MDR Report Key: 23583086
• Report Number: 1627487-2025-05677
• Device Sequence Number: 21226983
• Product Code: LGW
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P010032
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/16/2026

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/17/2018
• Device Model Number: 3789
• Device Catalogue Number: 3789
• Device Lot Number: 5352026
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026; 06/16/2026; 09/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2026; 07/09/2026; 09/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2016
• 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 ANCHOR 2X; SCS LEAD 2X
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 220 LB