DBS™ 3708695Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994749123), received between Nov 14, 2016 and Oct 26, 2018 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

20 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (H020007, H050003, P960009); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryOct 26, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (HCP) REGARDING A PATIENT WHO WAS IMPLANTED WITH A NEUROSTIMULATOR (INS) FOR MOVEMENT DISORDERS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS EROSION OF THE EXTENSION AND HAD APPROXIMATELY A 2 CM X 1 CM SCAB BEHIND THE RIGHT EAR OF THE PATIENT. WHEN THE SCAB WAS REMOVED THE EXTENSION WAS EXPOSED. THE PATIENT HAD A POOR HISTORY OF HEALING. SURGICAL INTERVENTION HAD TAKEN PLACE TO CLEAN AND RE-CLOSE THE AREA. THE WOUND WAS CLEANED AND THE PATIENT WAS GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS. THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Erosion; Wound Dehiscence

  MAUDE report 8008951 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 8, 2017Low impedance; Low impedance

  A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL (HCP) VIA THE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE (REP) REPORTED THAT IMPEDANCE TESTS WERE PERFORMED WHICH SHOWED THERE IS AN OPEN CIRCUIT ON CONTACT 3. IT WAS FURTHER NOTED THAT THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT. INDICATION FOR USE IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6388234 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 14, 2016Break; Break

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING A PATIENT WHO WAS IMPLANTED WITH A NEUROSTIMULATOR FOR PARKINSONS DUAL AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON MOVING EXTENSION FROM PACKAGING, THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT BEND IN THE PROXIMAL END. IT WAS ADDED THAT THE PHYSICIAN DID NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE USING IT AND ENDED UP USING AN EXISTED EXTENSION THE PATIENT HAD IMPLANTED BY TUNNELING IT BELOW THE PATIENTS RIB CAGE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT SYMPTOMS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6099848 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under H020007, H050003, P960009. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2240-2026 · May 13, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic 1x4 Pocket Adaptor Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Model 64001; Stimulator, electrical, implanted, for parkinsonian tremor
• Z-2241-2026 · May 13, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic 2x4 Pocket Adaptor Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Model 64002; Stimulator, electrical, implanted, for parkinsonian tremor
• Z-0206-2025 · Sep 24, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic Percept RC Implantable Neurostimulators (INS), Model B35300.
• Z-0372-2025 · Sep 18, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic Recharger Kits, RS6230, RS7230, and RS5220A, containing components WR9230 and WR9220A Recharger for rechargeable implantable neurostimulators. The Rechargers are used wi
• Z-0217-2024 · May 27, 2022 · Completed
  LEAD 3387S-40 STIMLOC DBS, Model Number 3387S-40. Electrical implantable device.
• Z-1128-2022 · Mar 30, 2022 · Open, Classified
  Percept BrainSense Implantable Neurostimulator (INS), Model B35200
• Z-0418-2022 · Oct 19, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Model B35200 - Percept PC BrainSense Implantable Neurostimulator
• Z-0201-2022 · Sep 23, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Clinician Programmer Application (CPA) model A610 Clinician Software Application
• Z-1368-2021 · Mar 9, 2021 · Open, Classified
  A610 Clinician Programmer Application for Deep Brain Stimulation Clinician Programming Guide Percept PC Model B35200 Neurostimulator Application, version 2.0.4584, 2.0.4594, 2.0.46
• Z-3069-2017 · Mar 17, 2017 · Terminated
  DBS Lead Depth Stop contained in Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) lead kits, models 3387/3387S, 3389/3389S, and 3391/3391S, The lead kit contains one DBS lead in addition to
• Z-2645-2016 · Jun 23, 2016 · Terminated
  DBS Pocket Adaptor, Model 64001 and Model 64002. The Medtronic Models 64001 (1x4) and 64002 (2x4) Pocket Adaptors can be used as a part of a neurostimulation system for deep brain
• Z-2602-2016 · Jun 10, 2016 · Terminated
  Medtronic, Lead Kit for DBS Stimulation. Model Numbers 3387S-40 (p/n 3387S0007V) & 3389S-40 (p/n 3389S0008V).
• Z-1617-2015 · Apr 16, 2015 · Terminated
  Medtronic DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Models 37085 and 37086. Sterile
• Z-0279-2014 · Sep 30, 2013 · Terminated
  Medtronic Activa PC, model 37601, and Activa RC, model 37612, Activa SC, models 37602 and 37603. Multi-program Rechargeable Neurostimulator for Deep Brain Stimulation.
• Z-1190-2013 · Feb 8, 2013 · Terminated
  Medtronic DBS Lead Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, models 3387, 3387S, 3389, 3389S, 3391, 3391S. Sterile and Non-Pyrogenic. Product Usage: The deep brain stimulation system del

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