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Event 68031

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
April 04, 2014
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Medtronic Neuromodulation

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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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.

Z-1568-2014
Recall number
Z-1568-2014
Initiated
April 04, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Quantity
13,784

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
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.

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Reason for recall

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 information

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 pattern

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.