Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637, (The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 ml or 40 ml reservoir size.) Sterilized using ethylene oxide. The pump is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers a prescribed drug to a specific site. The implantable components of the SynchroMed II Infusion System include the pump, catheter, and catheter accessories.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 13, 2012).
- Company
- Medtronic Neuromodulation
- Recall Initiated
- November 9, 2012
- Posted
- December 13, 2012
- Terminated
- December 31, 2017
- Recall Number
- Z-0497-2013
- Quantity
- 174,700 devices total
- Firm Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Medtronic notified Healthcare Professionals of the impact of unapproved drugs on the performance of the SynchroMed infusion pump system. Use of unapproved drugs with SynchroMed pumps can result in an increased risk of permanent motor stall and cessation of drug infusion. UPDATE 2/1/2016: Medtronic received approval to incorporate enhancements to the SynchroMed II pump which decreases the potential for internal electrical shorting and motor corrosion, and is retrieving any unused pumps.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including: Canada and Mexico.
Lot / Code Info
All SynchroMed EL and SynchroMed II pumps
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Taken
The firm Medtronic, sent an "Urgent medical Device Safety Notification" dated November 2012, to its customers beginning November 09, 2012. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the recommendations provided in the letter and complete and return the PHYSICIAN REPLY FORM via mail at Medtronic Neuromodulation Quality Assurance, 7000 Central Ave NE, Mailstop RCC150, Minneapolis, MN 55432; fax to: 800-897-3899 or email to: neuro.quality@medtronic.com. If you have questions, please contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933 weekdays 7am - 6pm CST. UPDATE 2/1/2016: Medtronic began notifying consignees 2/1/2016 via, mail, telephone and/or in person visit by a Medtronic Field Representative. The Medtronic Field Representatives will retrieve devices in the US and provide an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter. The letter states that device design has been updated and the Medtronic Field Representative has retrieved any devices with a Use By date on or before 5/14/2017. An account specific Customer Confirmation Form was to be completed by either the Medtronic Field Representative or the consignee. Consignees with questions can contatct their Medtronic Field Representative, or Customer Service at 1-888-854-0978.