Events

Recall of Device Recall MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Codman & Shurtleff, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    65420
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-1691-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-06-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-07-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-04-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=119050
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Pump, infusion, implanted, programmable - Product Code LKK
  • Reason
    Miscalibrated fill level sensor may affect dosing level.
  • Action
    Codman issued a Medical Device Correction Notification to Medical Facilities dated June 7, 2013 via FedX to inform them of the potential problem and a Worksheet (instructions) to Identify Pumps with Miscalibrated FLS during each patient's next scheduled refill session or sooner if patient is symptomatic. If a pump is identified as having a miscalibrated FLS, notify Codman Neuro using the same worksheet. In addition a sample letter was provided to Physi cans to provide to patients on the system. Follow the recommendations for managing patients who are identified as having a pump with a miscalibrated FLS. For additional information,contact your Codman Neuro representative, or contact Codman Neuro Clinical Support at 1-800-660-2660. Please report any malfunction or adverse event related to this device to Codman Neuro at 1-866-491-0974, Option 2.

Device

Device Recall MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump
  • Model / Serial
    All serial numbers
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of FL, NC, NJ, and TX, and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Spain, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Luxemburg, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Greece, Egypt, Switzerland, and Turkey.
  • Product Description
    MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump , Implantable for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen or Morphine || Product Code: || 91-4201US (40ml pump) || 91-4201 (40ml pump) || Intended for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen or Morphine.
  • Manufacturer
    Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

Manufacturer

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., 325 Paramount Drive, Raynham MA 02767
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA