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Recall of Device Recall Medtronic, Model 8870, Application Software Card

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Neuromodulation.

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
    61391
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1338-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-03-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-03-30
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-04-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107986
  • 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
    Medtronic has confirmed that an algorithm used in the model 8870 application card software has resulted in nine (9) occurrences of an incorrectly displayed schedule to replace the pump by date. it is estimated that there are more than 140,000 synchromed ii pump implants worldwide. a patient with a pump reaching eos prior to replacement may experience the return of underlying symptoms and/or wit.
  • Action
    Medtronic mailed an "Urgent Medical Device Correction " letter addressed to Dear Healthcare Professional on March 12, 2012. The letter described the problem, Background, Clinical Manifestations, Recommendations, and Additional Information. To ensure there is no interruption in therapy, pump replacements should be scheduled before the ERI alarm sounds and the pump reaches its 7-year end of service. Customers were advised to forward the Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to patients whose name appears on their Pump Replacement List. Reimbursement SupportFor assistance with prior authorization, contact Medtronic Reimbursement at the numbers below: Therapy for Severe Spasticity: (800) 292-2903 Pain Therapies: (866) 962-9909 For questions regarding the letter call 800-328-0810.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic, Model 8870, Application Software Card
  • Model / Serial
    All Model 8870 software application cards containing SynchroMed II software are in scope for this action.
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Medtronic, Model 8870, Application Software Card is part of the SynchroMed¿ II Drug Infusion System. The System includes the SynchroMed¿ II implantable drug infusion pump 8637-20, 8637-40, N'Vision clinical programmer 8840 and the Software application card 8870. || The SynchroMed II Infusion system contains and administers prescribed drugs to a specific site inside patient body. The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 ml and 40 ml reservoir sizes. In the United States, the SynchroMed II Pump is specifically approved for (indicated): ¿ The chronic epidural/intrathecal infusion of Infumorph (preservative-free morphine sulfate sterile solution) in the treatment of chronic intractable pain. ¿ The chronic intrathecal infusion of Lioresal Intrathecal (baclofen injection) in the management of severe spasticity. ¿ The chronic intrathecal infusion of Prialt (preservative-free ziconotide sterile solution) for the management of severe chronic pain. ¿ The chronic intravascular infusion of floxuridine (FUDR) for the treatment of primary or metastatic cancer. ¿ The chronic intravascular infusion of methotrexate for the treatment of primary or metastatic cancer. Outside of the United States, the SynchroMed II Pump is indicated for the chronic infusion of drugs or fluids tested as compatible and listed in the product labeling for the specific geographies.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Neuromodulation

Manufacturer

Medtronic Neuromodulation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Neuromodulation, 7000 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis MN 55432-3568
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA