Ascenda™ 8784Recalls & reported problems

Summary

No MAUDE adverse event reports in our data reference this device identifier directly.

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

39 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. May 10, 2024Open, Classified

   Design update to the Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter Models 8780, 8781, and 8784. The intent of the design update is to reduce the potential for tissue growth into the Ascenda catheter connector which may potentially lead to catheter occlusion.

   Z-2352-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

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, Classified
  Medtronic 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, Classified
  A820 myPTM Software Application associated with Medtronic SynchroMed Pump and Infusion System.
• Z-0614-2024 · Nov 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637-20, Programmable pump
• Z-0615-2024 · Nov 13, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637-40, Programmable pump
• Z-0522-2024 · Jul 13, 2020 · Completed
  Medtronic SynchroMed, Model A10
• Z-0508-2020 · Oct 11, 2019 · Terminated
  Synchromed II programmable pump, Model numbers 8637-20 and 8637-40
• Z-0537-2018 · Sep 21, 2017 · Terminated
  Medtronic 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, Classified
  Medtronic 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 · Terminated
  Medtronic 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 · Terminated
  Medtronic, Model 8781 Ascenda" Intrathecal Catheter kit, Rx Only, Sterile Ethylene Oxide.
• Z-1681-2015 · Apr 10, 2015 · Terminated
  Medtronic 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-1062-2011 · Jan 14, 2011 · Terminated
  Medtronic 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-1061-2011 · Jan 14, 2011 · Terminated
  Medtronic 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-1060-2011 · Jan 14, 2011 · Terminated
  Medtronic 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
• Z-2276-2009 · Jul 1, 2009 · Terminated
  Medtronic SynchroMed II Programmable Pump, 8637, Rx Only, Sterilized by ethylene oxide gas, Medtronic inc., Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604. (The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 m

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