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MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump, 40 mL, Product Code:… recallZ-1572-2014 · Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · initiated Nov 10, 2015

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in May 2014

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

A small number of specific pumps may trigger a low battery alarm at the beginning of the implanted life.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

Codman Neuro sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice to all affected customers on April 18, 2014. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter states the reason for recall, information about managing patients with affected pumps, and returning affected non-implanted pumps. You are receiving this voluntary recall notification because our records indicate that you are the recipient of one or more MedStream Pumps affected by this recall. Please do not implant any identified products included in this recall. Please complete the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and fax the completed form to: 001-508-977-6665. It is important that we receive this acknowledgement form, even if you have no affected product in your inventory. You may also e-mail the form to us at [email protected] We request that you immediately check all inventory to determine if you have affected product. Please contact your Codman Neuro sales consultant to assist you in the return process. Please use the included instructions to report your inventory status and return affected product. Note this recall applies only to

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1572-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Nov 10, 2015
Posted by the FDA
May 9, 2014
Recalling firm
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
Quantity
34
Product code
LKK
FDA submissions
P890055
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including the countries of Belgium Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Russia and Turkey.

Product description

MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump, 40 mL, Product Code: 91-4201 The MedStream programmable pump is intended for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen in the US market and for the intrathecal delivery of Morphine or Baclofen in the EMEA market.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Serial Numbers: NNBLV3, NNBLHF, NNBLK4, NNBLV4, NNBLV6, NPBL9F, NPBL89, NPBL8R, NPBL8T, NPBL9B, NPBL77, NPBL2K, NPBL8V, NPBL9D, NPBL8C, NNBLHH, NNBLHD, NNBLHB, NNBLHJ, NNBLHC, NNBLHG, NNBLV7, NNBLV5, NNBLV0, NNBLWC, NPBL2G, NPBL1F, NPBL1D, NPBL1B, NPBL09, NPBL88, NPBL7R, NPBL2N, NPBL6Z

Other devices under the same FDA submission

6 devices cleared under P890055 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 67921).

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