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Proclaim™ 3672Recalls & reported problems

St. Jude Medical, Inc. · Plus 7 Implantable Pulse Generator · Class 3 · Implant

2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Quick summary

This Proclaim Plus 7 spinal cord stimulator is a fully implanted pulse generator used for pain relief. Many of the 126 reports describe inadequate pain relief, pain at the device site, and wireless communication problems. The reports include no deaths and 120 injuries. There are 2 open recalls, covering a battery that may reach end of life sooner than labeled and patients unable to exit MRI mode.

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Adverse event reports
121
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
115
Recalls naming it
2

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 121 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05415067046406), received between Mar 9, 2023 and Aug 25, 2026 — classified as 115 injuries, 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Wireless Communication Problem” (34 reports).

2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.

13 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P010032); 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 2 reportsFeb 2024: 2 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 4 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 2 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 2 reportsSep 2024: 2 reportsOct 2024: 4 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 6 reportsJan 2025: 5 reportsFeb 2025: 4 reportsMar 2025: 7 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 6 reportsJun 2025: 8 reportsJul 2025: 4 reportsAug 2025: 3 reportsSep 2025: 2 reportsOct 2025: 4 reportsNov 2025: 4 reportsDec 2025: 3 reportsJan 2026: 2 reportsFeb 2026: 3 reportsMar 2026: 4 reportsApr 2026: 7 reportsMay 2026: 4 reportsJun 2026: 2 reportsJul 2026: 2 reportsAug 2026: 3 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520268
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. May 16, 2024Open, Classified

    The duration between the implantable pulse generator reaching the elective replacement indicator threshold and end of service may be shorter than indicated in product labeling.

    Z-2366-2024 · Root cause: Vendor change control · FDA record ↗

  2. Jul 18, 2023Open, Classified

    Firm has received complaints from patients who are unable to exit MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) mode on their IPGs (Implantable Pulse Generators).

    Z-2508-2023 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem45
  • Wireless Communication Problem34
  • Battery Problem20
  • Migration10
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information8
  • Premature Discharge of Battery6
  • High impedance1
  • Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation1

Patient problems

  • Inadequate Pain Relief53
  • Failure of Implant44
  • Implant Pain35
  • Post Operative Wound Infection11
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
  • Insufficient Information4
  • Burning Sensation3
  • Unspecified Infection3

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 121 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 25, 2026Wireless Communication Problem

    It was reported that following unrelated surgical procedures wherein it is unknown whether the device was placed into surgery mode, the IPG became unable to communicate with external devices. Troubleshooting was unable to resolve the issue. As a result, surgical intervention may be undertaken to address the issue.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Pain Relief

    MAUDE report 50440073 ↗
  • InjuryAug 25, 2026Wireless Communication Problem

    It was reported that following an unrelated surgical procedure wherein the device was not placed into surgery mode, the IPG became unable to communicate with external devices. Troubleshooting was unable to resolve the issue. As a result, surgical intervention may be undertaken to address the issue.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Pain Relief

    MAUDE report 50436878 ↗
  • InjuryAug 3, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported that the patient experienced pain at the IPG site. Additionally, the patient experienced ineffective therapy. As a result, surgical intervention was undertaken on (b)(6) 2026 wherein the entire system was explanted to address the issue.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 50124151 ↗
  • InjuryJul 9, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD THEIR SYSTEM EXPLANTED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 25774184 ↗
  • InjuryJul 6, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A HEMATOMA AT THE IPG SITE. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN ON (B)(6) 2026 WHEREIN THE IPG WAS EXPLANTED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Hematoma

    MAUDE report 25717102 ↗
  • InjuryJun 8, 2026Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING RECENT WEIGHT LOSS AND TAKING A FALL, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED SHOCKING SENSATIONS. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN ON (B)(6) 2026 WHEREIN THE EXTENSIONS AND IPG WERE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Undesired Nerve Stimulation

    MAUDE report 25423152 ↗
  • InjuryJun 1, 2026Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AT THE IPG SITE DUE TO THE IPG MIGRATING. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN ON (B)(6) 2026 WHEREIN THE IPG WAS REPOSITIONED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 25352823 ↗
  • InjuryMay 26, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED DISCOMFORT AT THE IPG SITE. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN ON (B)(6) 2026 WHEREIN THE SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 25285664 ↗
  • InjuryMay 17, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN INFECTION AT THE IPG SITE. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN WHEREIN THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE PATIENT WAS ADMINISTERED ORAL ANTIBIOTICS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Post Operative Wound Infection

    MAUDE report 25196111 ↗
  • InjuryMay 4, 2026Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD DISCOMFORT AT THE IPG SITE DUE TO THE IPG FLIPPING IN ITS POCKET. SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN AND THE SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 25076208 ↗
  • InjuryMay 4, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INDICATES THE INFECTION HAS RESOLVED.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 25069659 ↗
  • InjuryApr 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING RECENT WEIGHT LOSS, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AT THE IPG SITE. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN ON (B)(6) 2026 WHEREIN THE IPG WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 25028470 ↗
  • InjuryApr 23, 2026Wireless Communication Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN UNRELATED SURGICAL PROCEDURE WHEREIN THE DEVICE WAS NOT PLACED INTO SURGERY MODE, THE IPG BECAME UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES. TROUBLESHOOTING HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION MAY BE UNDERTAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Pain Relief

    MAUDE report 24966817 ↗
  • InjuryApr 22, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT¿S IPG HAS REACHED ITS END OF LIFE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS OCCURRED PREMATURELY. SURGICAL INTERVENTION TOOK PLACE WHEREIN THE IPG WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. STIMULATION WAS RESTORED.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Pain Relief

    MAUDE report 24955556 ↗
  • InjuryApr 16, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT¿S IPG IS REACHING END OF LIFE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS OCCURRED PREMATURELY. SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN DURING WHICH THE IPG WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24900731 ↗
  • InjuryApr 9, 2026Wireless Communication Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING AN UNRELATED SURGICAL PROCEDURE WHEREIN THE DEVICE WAS NOT PLACED INTO SURGERY MODE, THE IPG BECAME UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES. TROUBLESHOOTING HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION MAY BE UNDERTAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Pain Relief

    MAUDE report 24830458 ↗
  • InjuryApr 3, 2026Wireless Communication Problem

    A RESTROSPECTIVE REVIEW INDICATES THIS EVENT IS CONNECTED TO THE NEUROMODULATION IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) PROCLAIM¿ SCS FAMILY, PROCLAIM¿ DRG THERAPY AND INFINITY¿ DBS SYSTEMS SURGERY MODE ADVISORY NOTICE ISSUED BY ABBOTT ON 02 APRIL 2026.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Pain Relief

    MAUDE report 24781461 ↗
  • InjuryApr 2, 2026Wireless Communication Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT'S IPG BECAME INOPERABLE FOLLOWING AN UNRELATED PROCEDURE. THE PATIENT DID NOT SET THE IPG TO SURGERY MODE. SURGICAL INTERVENTION MAY BE PENDING TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Pain Relief

    MAUDE report 24772393 ↗
  • InjuryMar 20, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AT THE IPG SITE. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN ON (B)(6) 2026 WHEREIN THE IPG WAS REPOSITIONED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 24654754 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT¿S IPG HAD REACHED END OF LIFE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS OCCURRED PREMATURELY. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION MAY BE UNDERTAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Pain Relief

    MAUDE report 24552173 ↗
  • InjuryMar 2, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN INFECTION AT THE IPG SITE. SURGICAL INTERVENTION TOOK PLACE WHEREIN THE IPG WAS EXPLANTED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 24491204 ↗
  • InjuryMar 2, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT¿S IPG HAD REACHED END OF LIFE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS OCCURRED PREMATURELY. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION MAY BE UNDERTAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Inadequate Pain Relief

    MAUDE report 24490279 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 20, 2026Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT EXPERIENCED BURNING SENSATION AT THE IPG SITE, X-RAY IMAGING REVEALED IPG WAS FLIPPED IN POCKET AND LEADS WERE TWISTED. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION MAY BE UNDERTAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Burning Sensation

    MAUDE report 24405287 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 19, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AT THE IPG SITE DUE TO WEIGHT LOSS. AS A RESULT SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN WHEREIN THE IPG WAS REPOSITIONED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 24395589 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AT THE IPG SITE. AS A RESULT, SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS UNDERTAKEN ON (B)(6) 2026 WHEREIN THE IPG WAS REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 24379928 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P010032. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0458-2026 · Oct 6, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Eterna SCS IPG (Implantable Pulse Generator), Model Number 32400
  • Z-2510-2023 · Jul 18, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Infinity 5 Implantable Pulse Generator REF 6660 Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or more extensio
  • Z-2509-2023 · Jul 18, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Proclaim DRG Implantable Pulse Generator REF 3664 Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or more extens
  • Z-2511-2023 · Jul 18, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Infinity 7 Implantable Pulse Generator REF 6662 Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or more extensio
  • Z-2507-2023 · Jul 18, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Proclaim Plus 5 Implantable Pulse Generator REF 3670 Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or more ext
  • Z-2505-2023 · Jul 18, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Proclaim XR 5 Implantable Pulse Genterator REF 3660 (previously known as Proclaim" 5 Elite IPG) Model 3660 Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electr
  • Z-2506-2023 · Jul 18, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Proclaim" XR 7 Implantable Pulse Generator REF 3662 (previously known as Proclaim" 7 Elite IPG) Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device
  • Z-2692-2017 · Jun 2, 2017 · Terminated
    Proclaim 7 Elite, Implantable Pulse Generator, REF 3662, Rx only, STERILE EO Product Usage: The Proclaim implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be c
  • Z-2691-2017 · Jun 2, 2017 · Terminated
    Proclaim 5 Elite, implantable Pulse Generator, REF 3660, Rx only, STERILE EO Product Usage: The Proclaim implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be c
  • Z-1785-2013 · Nov 30, 2012 · Terminated
    Eon and Eon Mini charging system, model numbers Eon -3701 (Wall Charger), 3711 (Portable Charger) and Eon Mini -3721 (Charger); This is a continuation of the firm's July 2012 reca
  • Z-0025-2013 · Sep 4, 2012 · Terminated
    The Eon Mini Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) is a 16-channel, rechargeable, multi-program system that allows the connection of one or two leads with four, eight, and 16 electrode
  • Z-1738-2013 · Jul 26, 2012 · Terminated
    Eon - 3701 (Wall Charger) and 3711 (Portable Charger). Product Usage: Eon: Eon system is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or li
  • Z-3091-2011 · Jun 2, 2009 · Terminated
    Software version 3.3 for Rapid Programmer devices, Model 3832. Software version 3.3 for Rapid Programmer devices, a personal digital assistant (PDA) based programmer supporting im

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.