Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1681-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Neuromodulation |
| Report date | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1901 (1576 US, 325 OUS) |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN, United States |
Official product description
Medtronic SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion Pumps, models 8637-20 and 8637-40. Sterile. Product Usage: The implantable Medtronic SynchroMed II programmable pumps are part of an infusion system that stores and delivers a prescribed drug to a specific site. The implanted infusion system consists of a SynchroMed II pump and a catheter
Why the product was recalled
Medtronic is conducting a recall of a specific subset of Model 8637-20 and 8637-40 SynchroMed II implantable drug pumps because the audible alarm could cease to function.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including DC AND PR and in the countries of : Argentina, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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