PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

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 refer

Reported: March 14, 2018 Initiated: August 9, 2017 #Z-0896-2018

Product Description

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Units Affected
27,547 US and 13,025 OUS
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
Location
Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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).. Recalled by Medtronic Neuromodulation. Units affected: 27,547 US and 13,025 OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 14, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0896-2018.