NA 3708640Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · EXT 3708640 DBS NEW BOOT US SYM MRI · Class f · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169449145), received between Jan 29, 2019 and Apr 14, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
20 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (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
Device problems
- Break2
- Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Low impedance1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
- Electric Shock1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 14, 2021Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation; Low impedance; Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation; Low impedance
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT WAS COMPLAINING OF BEING ¿SHOCKED¿ ON HIS LEFT SCALP WHERE BRAIN LEAD AND SCALP JOIN. ALTHOUGH IMPEDANCES WERE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS THE SURGEON MADE THE DECISION TO REPLACE THE EXTENSION WITH A NEW EXTENSION. INTRA OP, IMPEDANCES SHOWED A SHORT AT 1 AND 3 AND THEY CHANGED THE PROGRAMMING TO CONTACT 2 WITH GOOD THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE. EXTERNAL FACTORS THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED WERE NOT REPORTED OR WERE UNKNOWN. ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO BE RESOLVED AT TIME OF REPORT.
Patient problems: Electric Shock
MAUDE report 11668649 ↗MalfunctionDec 20, 2019Break; Break
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED BY A MANUFACTURE REPRESENTATIVE (REP) REGARDING A PATIENT WHO WAS IMPLANTED WITH AN IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR (INS) FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND BRAIN STIMULATION (DBS) THERAPY INDICATIONS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A STAGE 2 DBS PROCEDURE AND THE EXTENSION WAS DAMAGED DURING SURGERY. IT WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW EXTENSION AND THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. THE BROKEN LEAD WAS NEVER IMPLANTED. THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS REPORTED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED/ANTICIPATED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9507123 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2019Break; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Break; Insufficient Device Problem Information
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE (REP) REGARDING A PATIENT WHO WAS IMPLANTED WITH A NEUROSTIMULATOR (INS) FOR PARKINSON'S DUAL AND DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (DBS) THERAPY INDICATIONS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SET SCREW WAS NOT IN PLACE ON THE EXTENSION. IT WAS NOT IN LINE WITH THE REST. THE EXTENSION WAS NOT IMPLANTED AND REPLACED. THE ISSUE IS REPORTED TO BE RESOLVED. NO SYMPTOMS WERE REPORTED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED OR ANTICIPATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8287014 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under P960009. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2241-2026 · May 13, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic 2x4 Pocket Adaptor Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Model 64002; Stimulator, electrical, implanted, for parkinsonian tremor
- Z-2240-2026 · May 13, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic 1x4 Pocket Adaptor Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Model 64001; Stimulator, electrical, implanted, for parkinsonian tremor
- Z-0206-2025 · Sep 24, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic Percept RC Implantable Neurostimulators (INS), Model B35300.
- Z-0372-2025 · Sep 18, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic 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 · CompletedLEAD 3387S-40 STIMLOC DBS, Model Number 3387S-40. Electrical implantable device.
- Z-1128-2022 · Mar 30, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedPercept BrainSense Implantable Neurostimulator (INS), Model B35200
- Z-0418-2022 · Oct 19, 2021 · Open, ClassifiedModel B35200 - Percept PC BrainSense Implantable Neurostimulator
- Z-0201-2022 · Sep 23, 2021 · Open, ClassifiedClinician Programmer Application (CPA) model A610 Clinician Software Application
- Z-1368-2021 · Mar 9, 2021 · Open, ClassifiedA610 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 · TerminatedDBS 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 · TerminatedDBS 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 · TerminatedMedtronic, Lead Kit for DBS Stimulation. Model Numbers 3387S-40 (p/n 3387S0007V) & 3389S-40 (p/n 3389S0008V).
- Z-1617-2015 · Apr 16, 2015 · TerminatedMedtronic DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Models 37085 and 37086. Sterile
- Z-0279-2014 · Sep 30, 2013 · TerminatedMedtronic 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 · TerminatedMedtronic 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
…and 5 more.
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.