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 Code	Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
Date of Event	03/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date of event is estimated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the patient¿s ipg was unable to communicate with external devices.A manufacturer representative confirmed the issue and the ipg deemed inoperable.Surgical intervention may be taken at a later date to address the issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A patient experiencing an inoperable ipg was reported to abbott.Nothing scheduled at this time.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 event could not be conclusively determined.

• 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: sara speyerer ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098000
• MDR Report Key: 24794159
• Report Number: 3006705815-2026-02089
• Device Sequence Number: 18304243
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067020833
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067020833(10)4996083(17)170228
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P010032
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2015
• 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): 04/21/2026

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: 02/28/2017
• Device Model Number: 3789
• Device Catalogue Number: 3789
• Device Lot Number: 4996083
• 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: 03/11/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2015
• 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 EXTENSION 2X.; SCS LEAD.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Female