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Medtronic SynchroMed II Programmable Pump, model 8637-40.… recallZ-1151-2008 · Medtronic Neuromodulation · initiated Jan 16, 2008

Terminated All recalls posted in March 2008

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 Medtronic Neuromodulation 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.

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Why it was recalled

Device/Drug Interaction - The company updated the labeling for the devices to include current patient management and treatment recommendations. The company received reports of inflammatory mass formations at or near the distal tip of intrathecal catheters which infuse opioids, baclofen, or chemotherapy drugs into patients. On January 16, 2008, Medtronic sent a letter to doctors who implant these d

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

An Urgent Medial Device Correction letter was sent January 16, 2008, to Health Care Professionals. The letter describes the incidences, symptoms and recommendations for patient management. Excerpts from the approved Medtronic Professional Labeling are also included with the letter. The firm has requested unreported inflammatory mass in a patient with a Medtroinc device to the firm and to the FDA MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088. Additional assistance may be obtained by contacting Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1151-2008
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 16, 2008
Posted by the FDA
Mar 22, 2008
Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Quantity
~102,792 worldwide. 90,330 within US and 12,462 OUS
Product code
LKK
FDA submissions
P860004, P990034
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA including states of Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and countries of Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State.

Product description

Medtronic SynchroMed II Programmable Pump, model 8637-40. The contents of the inner package have been sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. 40 mL reservoir. Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604, USA. The implantable Medtronic SynchroMed II Programmable Pump is part of the SynchroMed II Infusion System designed to contain and administer prescribed drugs to a specific site. The implantable components of the SynchroMed II Infusion System include the pump, catheter, and catheter accessories.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

all serial numbers

Other devices under the same FDA submission

51 devices cleared under P860004, P990034 — 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 46685).

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