NA 8578 (UDI 00643169496026)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00643169496026), received between May 22, 2023 and May 22, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (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

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 22, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (HCP) VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE (REP) REGARDING A PATIENT RECEIVING UNKNOWN MORPHINE (12MG/ML AT 5.561) VIA AN IMPLANTABLE PUMP. THE INDICATIONS FOR USE WERE UNKNOWN. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NOT AN AIR TIGHT SEAL IN THE CATHETER SYSTEM. DURING A NORMAL ERI PUMP REPLACEMENT, THE HCP REPLACED THE PUMP SEGMENT OF THE CATHETER. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE HCP HAD NO FURTHER INFORMATION. THE PATIENT'S WEIGHT AND MEDICAL HISTORY WERE ASKED BUT UNKNOWN. THE PATIENT STATUS AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT WAS ALIVE WITH NO INJURY. THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16974024 ↗

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-2352-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter, Models: a) 8780 (114 cm); b) 8781 (140 cm); c) 8784 (catheter pump revision kit)
• 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

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