INDURA® 8709SCRecalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · CATH 8709SC 1PC SUTURLESS US (TRAY) · Class 3
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00613994586056), received between Mar 23, 2017 and Mar 23, 2017 — classified as 1 injury.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Operates Differently Than Expected” (1 report).
40 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P860004); 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
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 23, 2017Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A CONSUMER REGARDING A PATIENT RECEIVING UNKNOWN DRUG VIA AN IMPLANTED PUMP. THE INDICATION FOR USE WAS NON-MALIGNANT PAIN. IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT HAD A CATHETER FAILURE IN THE PAST AND THE CATHETER WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2012. IT WAS NOTED THE PATIENT HAD WITHDRAWAL DUE TO THE CATHETER FAILURE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS ANTICIPATED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6429524 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under P860004. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2201-2026 · Apr 8, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic SynchroMed Flex Infusion Mode - A810 Clinician Programmer Software Application, loaded on the following devices: 1. PROG CT900A CLINICIAN TABLET US, Model Number CT900
- Z-1506-2025 · Jan 9, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedA820 myPTM Software Application associated with Medtronic SynchroMed Pump and Infusion System.
- Z-2352-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter, Models: a) 8780 (114 cm); b) 8781 (140 cm); c) 8784 (catheter pump revision kit)
- Z-0615-2024 · Nov 13, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637-40, Programmable pump
- Z-0614-2024 · Nov 13, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637-20, Programmable pump
- Z-0522-2024 · Jul 13, 2020 · CompletedMedtronic SynchroMed, Model A10
- Z-0508-2020 · Oct 11, 2019 · TerminatedSynchromed II programmable pump, Model numbers 8637-20 and 8637-40
- Z-0537-2018 · Sep 21, 2017 · TerminatedMedtronic Ascenda(R) Intrathecal Catheter, Models: (a) 8780, UDI: 00643169202122, 00643169783027 (b) 8781, UDI: 00643169202139 (c) 8784, UDI: 00643169202153 The Ascenda Intrath
- Z-0896-2018 · Aug 9, 2017 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic Synchromed II Model 8637 supplied in 20mL and 40 mL reservoir size and a catheter. Product Usage: The implantable Model 8637 SynchroMed II programmable pump is part of a
- Z-0788-2017 · Oct 3, 2016 · TerminatedMedtronic SynchroMed II Implantable Drug Infusion System. This system includes: Model 8870 Software Application Card, Model 8840 N'Vision Clinician Programmer, and Model 8637 Sy
- Z-1271-2016 · Feb 9, 2016 · TerminatedMedtronic, Model 8781 Ascenda" Intrathecal Catheter kit, Rx Only, Sterile Ethylene Oxide.
- Z-1681-2015 · Apr 10, 2015 · TerminatedMedtronic SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion Pumps, models 8637-20 and 8637-40. Sterile. Product Usage: The implantable Medtronic SynchroMed II programmable pumps are part of an
- Z-1061-2011 · Jan 14, 2011 · TerminatedMedtronic SynchroMed implantable drug pump Refill Kits (Model No: 8551, 8555, 8561, 8562, 8564, 8565, 8566 The Model 8551, 8555, 8561, 8562, 8564, 8565, and 8566 Refill Kits ar
- Z-1062-2011 · Jan 14, 2011 · TerminatedMedtronic SynchroMed EL (Model No: 8626 and 8627) implantable drug pump The SynchroMed EL Infusion System is indicated for use when patient therapy requires the chronic infusion
- Z-1060-2011 · Jan 14, 2011 · TerminatedMedtronic SynchroMed II (Model No: 8637) implantable drug pump The SynchroMed II Programmable Pump is indicated when patient therapy requires the chronic infusion of the follow
…and 25 more.
Other PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE devices
- SYNCHROMED® II 8637-40Medtronic, Inc. · PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE1 recall7 deaths4,929 reports
- SYNCHROMED® II 8637-20Medtronic, Inc. · PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE2 recalls5 deaths4,303 reports
- SYNCHROMED ® II 8637-40Medtronic, Inc. · PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE1 recall6 deaths4,119 reports
- SYNCHROMED® II 8637-40Medtronic, Inc. · PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE2 recalls10 deaths3,054 reports
- SYNCHROMED ® II 8637-20Medtronic, Inc. · PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE1 recall4 deaths3,084 reports
- SYNCHROMED® II 8637-20Medtronic, Inc. · PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE2 recalls1 death2,588 reports
- SynchroMed® II 8637-40Medtronic, Inc. · PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE1 recall6 deaths2,291 reports
- SYNCHROMED® II 8637-20Medtronic, Inc. · Pump, infusion, implanted, programmable1 recall3 deaths2,242 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.