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 Codes	Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Wireless Communication Problem (3283)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
Date of Event	07/08/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Additional information indicates the patient stopped charging their ipg.Surgical intervention was undertaken on (b)(6) 2026 to address the issue wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient's ipg became unable to communicate with external devices.As a result, surgical intervention may be undertaken in the future.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Updated patient weight in section a4 - weight is estimated.Added explant date to section db6.The directions for use states that the implant must be charged every 30 days to avoid battery depletion.  based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident is related to user error.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date of event is estimated.

• 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: 50105498
• Report Number: 1627487-2026-09287
• Device Sequence Number: 18650070
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734405690
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734405690(10)5134701(17)170531
• 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: 2015
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/23/2026

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: 05/31/2017
• Device Model Number: 3789
• Device Catalogue Number: 3789
• Device Lot Number: 5134701
• 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: 07/08/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/31/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2015
• 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 ANCHOR (x2); SCS LEAD (x2)
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 200 LB