FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Refill Kit 8551/856X (includes Models 8561, 8562 and 8564) for use with Medtronic Implantable Programmable Infusion Pumps. Product Usage: The Refill Kits are intended for use in refilling Medtronic programmable, implantable infusion pumps with the exception of Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps.

Recall: Z-1568-2014 · Reported May 14, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1568-2014
Event ID
68031
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Report Date
May 14, 2014
Initiation Date
April 4, 2014
Classification Date
May 8, 2014
Termination Date
November 5, 2014
Address
7000 Central Ave NE, N/A, Minneapolis, MN, 55432-3568, United States

Description

Refill Kit 8551/856X (includes Models 8561, 8562 and 8564) for use with Medtronic Implantable Programmable Infusion Pumps. Product Usage: The Refill Kits are intended for use in refilling Medtronic programmable, implantable infusion pumps with the exception of Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps.

Reason

Some refill kits in the affected lots may contain an extension tubing set that is occluded and healthcare professionals may be unable to aspirate or fill the SynchroMed pumps. There is no problem with the Lioresal Intrathecal (baclofen injection) contained in the affected drug refill kits. There have been no patient injuries beyond additional needle sticks associated with this issue.

Code Info

Lot numbers CS3643, CS3613, CS3663, N441998, N442081, N442131, N440259, N440527, N440582, N440654, N440909, N440978, N441199, N441268, N441806, N441817, N442178, N442513, N442532, N442560, N442588, N442831, and N443427. Affected lots were distributed between January 2014 and March 2014.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of NM, ND, RI, and VT and the countries of Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Central and Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East, & Panama.

Quantity

13,784