MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL LIBERTA RECHARGEABLE IPG; DBS IPG

Model Number	62400
Medical Device Problem Code	High impedance (1291)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/04/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 patient experienced high impedances.Surgical intervention was undertaken wherein the left extension and ipg were explanted and replaced to address the issue.Therapy was restored post-op.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported observation impedance issues were not confirmed during electrical analysis of the ipg.The root cause was not ascertained.The ipg diagnostic logs did note voltage multiplier overhead (vmo) errors on one program id which would typically indicate issues with the lead/ext impedance.The device was subjected to a functional test on automated test equipment (ate).This tester verifies the electrical performance of the control/communication circuitry, output signal integrity, and all test steps passed.

• Brand Name: LIBERTA RECHARGEABLE IPG
• Common Device Name: DBS IPG
• 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 ; 9723098000
• MDR Report Key: 24476698
• Report Number: 1627487-2026-00890
• Device Sequence Number: 15793028
• Product Code: MHY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067047663
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067047663(10)T00006918(17)270322
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P140009
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/15/2026

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 Model Number: 62400
• Device Catalogue Number: 62400
• Device Lot Number: T00006918
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 02/04/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2025
• 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: DBS EXNTESION; DBS LEAD 2X
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 122 KG