MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical 8CH Infinity DBS Flex Extn Kit, 60cm, B; Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Parkinsonian Tremor

Model Number	6372
Medical Device Problem Code	Impedance Problem (2950)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Twiddlers Syndrome (4563)
Date of Event	07/08/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient¿s extensions exhibited high impedances prior to the procedure.Patient was diagnosed with twiddler's syndrome.As a result, surgical intervention was undertaken wherein the extensions were untwisted and the ipg was replaced to address the issue.
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.

• Brand Name: 8CH Infinity DBS Flex Extn Kit, 60cm, B
• Common Device Name: Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Parkinsonian Tremor
• 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: 50125714
• Report Number: 1627487-2026-09317
• Device Sequence Number: 5674476
• Product Code: MHY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067020857
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067020857(10)6339383(17)200304
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P140009
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• 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): 08/04/2026

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: 03/04/2020
• Device Model Number: 6372
• Device Catalogue Number: 6372
• Device Lot Number: 6339383
• 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: 07/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/04/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/04/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/05/2018
• 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 Lead; DBS Lead
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 145 LB