FDA Devices recall · Reported July 26, 2017
PROMETRA II Programmable Infusion Pump, Implantable Infusion Pump, Catalog Number/REF 13827, Part Number PL-31790-02. Manufactured by: Flowonix Medical Inc., --- The correction involves the labeling of the device plus the following Prometra II pump labeling is also being revised: Intrathecal Catheter IFU, REF 11823, PL-22790-02; Catheter Revision Kit IFU, REF 11 830, PL-21798-02; Refill Kit IFU, REF 11825, PL-21794-00; Prometra II Patient Implant Card (Permanent) PL-32300-01; Prometra II Pat
Flowonix Medical received a report of a patient implanted with the Prometra II Programmable Pump who may have received a fatal drug overdose during an MRI procedure. The Prometra …
Flowonix Medical, Inc. recalled PROMETRA II Programmable Infusion Pump, Implantable Infusion Pump, Catalog Number/REF 138… - a moderate-severity action.
PROMETRA II Programmable Infusion Pump, Implantable Infusion Pump, Catalog Number/REF 138… was recalled by Flowonix Medical, Inc. in July 26, 2017. Reason: Flowonix Medical received a report of a patient implanted with the Prometra II Programmable Pump who may have…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2740-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Flowonix Medical, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Flowonix Medical received a report of a patient implanted with the Prometra II Programmable Pump who may have….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- July 26, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2740-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
PROMETRA II Programmable Infusion Pump, Implantable Infusion Pump, Catalog Number/REF 13827, Part Number PL-31790-02. Manufactured by: Flowonix Medical Inc., --- The correction involves the labeling of the device plus the following Prometra II pump labeling is also being revised: Intrathecal Catheter IFU, REF 11823, PL-22790-02; Catheter Revision Kit IFU, REF 11 830, PL-21798-02; Refill Kit IFU, REF 11825, PL-21794-00; Prometra II Patient Implant Card (Permanent) PL-32300-01; Prometra II Patient Implant Card (Temporary): PL-32375-01; Prometra II Patient Guide: PL-31912-01. The Prometra Programmable Infusion Pump System is indicated for intrathecal infusion of Infumorph (preservative-free morphine sulfate sterile solution) or preservative-free sterile 0.9% saline solution (sodium chloride injection, USP).
Reason for recall
Flowonix Medical received a report of a patient implanted with the Prometra II Programmable Pump who may have received a fatal drug overdose during an MRI procedure. The Prometra II pump has an FDA-approved design feature intended to permit safe exposure to an MRI without removing drug from the reservoir.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2740-2017 |
| Date reported | July 26, 2017 |
| Date initiated | May 22, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Flowonix Medical, Inc. |
| Firm location | Mount Olive, NJ |
| Affected scope | US: 2204 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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