SYNCHROMED II
Report
- Report Number
- 3004209178-2026-03406
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 26, 2026
- Date of Event
- January 26, 2024
- Report Date
- February 26, 2026
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.
- Product Code
- LKK
- UDI-DI
- 00763000634100
- PMA / PMN Number
- P860004
- Removal / Correction Number
- 2182207-01-24-2025-001-C
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 003
Narratives
CONTINUATION OF D10: PRODUCT ID A820; SERIAL# UNKNOWN. PRODUCT TYPE: SOFTWARE SECTION D INFORMATION REFERENCES THE MAIN COMPONENT OF THE SYSTEM. OTHER RELEVANT DEVICE(S) ARE: PRODUCT ID: A820, SERIAL/LOT #: UNKNOWN. MEDTRONIC SUBMITS THIS REPORT TO COMPLY WITH FDA REGULATIONS 21 CFR PARTS 4 AND 803. MEDTRONIC HAS MADE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AS MUCH RELEVANT INFORMATION AS IS AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY AS OF THE SUBMISSION DATE OF THIS REPORT. THIS REPORT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ADMISSION OR A CONCLUSION BY FDA, MEDTRONIC, OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE DEVICE, MEDTRONIC, OR ITS EMPLOYEE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT DESCRIBED IN THE REPORT. ANY REQUIRED FIELDS THAT ARE UNPOPULATED ARE BLANK BECAUSE THE INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN OR UNAVAILABLE. MEDTRONIC WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOMES KNOWN.
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A CONSUMER AND A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER REGARDING A PATIENT RECEIVING AN UNKNOWN MEDICATION VIA AN IMPLANTED PUMP. THE INDICATION FOR PUMP USE WAS NON-MALIGNANT PAIN. THE PATIENT REPORTED THAT THEY HAD BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THEIR PTM (PERSONAL THERAPY MANAGER) FOR THE LAST MONTH OR TWO. THE PATIENT STATED THAT THE PTM WOULD READ "FROM 0-100 PRETTY QUICK," BUT AS TIME WENT BY AFTER THEIR REFILL, IT "SLOWS DOWN DRAMATICALLY TO 71 AND THEN GOES TO 91 AND SITS THERE." THE PATIENT ALSO STATED THAT THEY WERE HAVING TO ¿MOVE THE COMMUNICATOR ALL OVER THE PLACE TO GET IT TO OPERATE AND HAVE TOMOVE IT 3-4 TIMES TO GET ONE BOLUS BECAUSE IT SAYS, ¿NO PUMP DETECTED.¿" THE AGENT REVIEWED GENERAL USE AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONNECTING TO THE PUMP. THE PATIENT STATED THAT THEY TURNED THE HANDSET OFF AND BACK ON EVERY NIGHT. DURING THE CALL, THE PATIENT WAS ABLE TO CONNECT TO THEIR PUMP WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. THE AGENT HAD THE PATIENT TOGGLE AIRPLANE MODE ON AND OFF, AND THE PATIENT WAS GOING TO CALL BACK IF THE ISSUES PERSISTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON APRIL 4, 2024, FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WHO REPORTED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE CONNECTIVITY IS SUES WITH THE EXTERNAL DEVICES WAS NOT DETERMINED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 517476 | SYNCHROMED II | PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE | LKK | MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. | 8637-40 | 00763000634100 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 YR | Male |