BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    IsoMed Refill Kit, Model 8553, Lot Number 60538731, is intended for use in refilling Medtronic IsoMed pumps. Contents: Two 22-gauge needles, extension tubing set with y-connector and clamp, Filter, 10-ml syringe, 60-ml lidded syringe, Fenestrated drape, Template; Use by Date May 10, 2009; Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. Product is packaged in a sterile container.

    Recall: Z-1903-2008 · Initiated February 4, 2008

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1903-2008
    Event Number
    47755
    Firm
    Medtronic Neuromodulation
    FEI Number
    2182207
    Product Code
    LKK
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    February 4, 2008
    Posted
    September 17, 2008
    Terminated
    October 13, 2010
    Address
    800 53rd Ave NE PO Box 1250, Minneapolis, MN, 55440-1250

    Description

    IsoMed Refill Kit, Model 8553, Lot Number 60538731, is intended for use in refilling Medtronic IsoMed pumps. Contents: Two 22-gauge needles, extension tubing set with y-connector and clamp, Filter, 10-ml syringe, 60-ml lidded syringe, Fenestrated drape, Template; Use by Date May 10, 2009; Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. Product is packaged in a sterile container.

    Reason

    Medtronic is retrieving all unused packages of ISOMED Refill Kit Model 8553, Lot 60538731. This lot of product was released using incorrect endotoxin specification limits. Endotoxin contamination can potentially lead to fever, malaise, respiratory distress, septic shock, and death.

    Action

    Consignees were notified by Medtronic field personnel, either by personal visits or telephone, beginning 2/4/08. This included the 8 additional consignees located outside of the U.S. Medtronic advised customers not to use any unused packages in their inventory and that a field representative would assist them in returning the product for replacement and/or credit. Upon completion of each follow-up, the field representatives completed and returned a Reply Card documenting the notification. If you have questions or comments, contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933.

    Distribution

    Worldwide -- including the U.S. (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC,DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV) and Argentina, Australia, and Hong Kong.

    Quantity

    1982 kits