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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Medtronic Model 8780 Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter. The implantable Medtronic Model 8780 Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers parenteral drugs to the intrathecal space. The implanted infusion system components consist of a Medtronic pump and a Model 8780 Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter.

Z-1723-2014

May 02, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Event
Event 68295
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1723-2014

Official wording

Reason: Medtronic has determined that an Ascenda catheter kit may have had endotoxin in excess of USP limits.

Code information: N457062003

Distribution pattern: Distributed in the state of CT.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Medtronic has determined that an Ascenda catheter kit may have had endotoxin in excess of USP limits.