MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. INTELLIS; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF

Model Number	97716
Medical Device Problem Codes	High impedance (1291); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a vectris mrics compact lead 977a260 had high impedance identified on electrodes 8¿15 during the day of surgery, with impedance values reported as greater than 10,000.The patient had a history of many falls as reported by the patient.Impedances were tested with the patient standing, sitting, and lying.A physician planned to replace the lead due to the high impedance, and the product was explanted.The patient was reported alive with no injury.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.The manufacturer representative (rep) indicated they would send any further information as they become aware.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 977a260, serial/lot #: (b)(6), ubd: (b)(6) 2025, 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.

• Brand Name: INTELLIS
• Common Device Name: STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF
• 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 ; +1(763)526-5677
• MDR Report Key: 50086087
• Report Number: 3004209178-2026-12793
• Device Sequence Number: 9816327
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000315474
• UDI-Public: (01)00763000315474(17)220228
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P840001
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/20/2026

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: 02/28/2022
• Device Model Number: 97716
• Device Catalogue Number: 97716
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/30/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/20/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2021
• 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...."
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 200 LB