FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SYNCHROMED II

MDR report key: 1884834 · Received October 15, 2010

Report

Report Number
3004209178-2010-08008
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 15, 2010
Date of Event
September 1, 2010
Report Date
September 20, 2010
Manufacturer
MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO., JUNCOS
Product Code
LKK
PMA / PMN Number
P860004
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NC, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

A PATIENT'S INTRATHECAL CATHETER HAD FRACTURED. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN UNDERDOSE WITH INCREASED STIFFNESS. THE PATIENT WAS SEEN IN THE ER OVER THE WEEKEND WITH THE SYMPTOMS AND WAS TREATED WITH ORAL MEDICATIONS. THE DRUG USED IN THE PUMP WAS BACLOFEN; DOSE AND CONCENTRATION WERE UNKNOWN. THE PATIENT'S OUTCOME WAS NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS BEING REQUESTED FROM THE HCP, AND WILL BE PROVIDED IN A FOLLOW-UP REPORT AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 SYNCHROMED II LKK MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO., JUNCOS 8637-20 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 42 YR EXPLANTED:| IMPLANTED:| CATHETER: MODEL 8709SC, LOT# N255304004