MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical DBS Single Extension; DBS Extension

Model Number	6346
Medical Device Problem Code	Separation Failure (2547)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a normal end of life ipg replacement procedure on (b)(6) 2026, the doctor was unable to remove the extensions from the ipg header.Cutting the header did not resolve the issue.As such, the extensions were explanted and replaced to address the issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.During processing of this incident, attempts were made to obtain complete device information.Further information was requested but not received.

• Brand Name: DBS Single Extension
• Common Device Name: DBS Extension
• 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: 50931617
• Report Number: 1627487-2026-10147
• Device Sequence Number: 13159041
• Product Code: MHY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734403252
• UDI-Public: 05414734403252
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: P140009
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/29/2026

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 Model Number: 6346
• Device Catalogue Number: 6346
• 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: 09/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown