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Device product

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

April 04, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Event
Event 68031
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
13,784
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1568-2014

Official wording

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 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.

Derived failure modes

  • 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.