MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION (PUERTO RICO, LLC) PROTÉGÉ MRI IPG; SCS IPG

Model Number	3771
Medical Device Problem Code	Wireless Communication Problem (3283)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
Date of Event	02/28/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date of event is estimated the results of the investigation are inconclusive as the device was not returned for evaluation.Based on the information received, a single definitive root cause for the issue encountered was unable to be conclusively determined.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient had unresolved charging difficulties with the ipg and charger.The ipg became inoperable.As a result, surgical intervention was undertaken on (b)(6) 2026 wherein the ipg was replaced to address the issue.

• Brand Name: PROTÉGÉ MRI IPG
• 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: sara speyerer ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098000
• MDR Report Key: 24674298
• Report Number: 3006705815-2026-01802
• Device Sequence Number: 10331084
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067017086
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067017086(10)A000026884(17)180810
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• 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
• 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): 03/24/2026

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: 08/10/2018
• Device Model Number: 3771
• Device Catalogue Number: 3771
• Device Lot Number: A000026884
• 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: 02/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/10/2016
• 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 LEAD
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 50 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 91 KG