FDA recall Z-0896-2018

Medtronic Neuromodulation · Class II · device

Product

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 an infusion system that stores and delivers a prescribed drug to a specific site. The implanted infusion system consists of a Model 8637 SynchroMed II pump, supplied in 20 ml and 40 ml reservoir sizes, and a catheter. In the United States, the SynchroMed II Pump is specifically approved (indicated) for drugs as referenced in Indications Drug Stability and Emergency Procedures Reference Manual (refer to attached labeling # MA08927A006).

Reason for recall

Medtronic implemented a final design change intended to address the motor stall due to corrosion and is recalling devices with the previous design that are not implanted.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2017-08-09
Report date
2018-03-14
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Minneapolis, MN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0896-2018