Medtronic Implantable Drug Pumps Recalled for Software Defects
Medtronic has recalled 566 SynchroMed II and III implantable drug infusion pumps due to software issues in the controlling application. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall affecting an implantable medical device used to deliver life-sustaining medications. Although no adverse events or illnesses have been reported, a software defect in drug delivery systems represents a risk-of-harm to patients. According to the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported merit a High (3) severity score.
Plain-English summary
Medtronic Neuromodulation is recalling 566 SynchroMed II (Model 8637) and SynchroMed III (Model 8667) implantable drug infusion pumps used with the PROG CT900D Clinician Tablet running A810 CP application version 2.x. These pumps deliver medication directly into patients' bodies for pain management and other chronic conditions.
Software issues were identified in application version 2.x. No injuries, illnesses, or adverse events have been reported in connection with this recall.
The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States. A total of 566 specific device serial numbers are identified in this recall.
Patients and healthcare providers with affected devices should contact Medtronic for information about their specific pump and instructions for remediation.
The recalled product
- Product
- SynchroMed II Model 8637 and SynchroMed III Model 8667 implantable pumps used with PROG CT900D CLINICIAN TABLET GLOBAL with the A810 CP app version 2.x, CFN CT900D
- Manufacturer
- Medtronic Neuromodulation
- Hazard
- software-defect
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- GTIN: 00763000094027 00763000077730 00763000421007 00763000447090
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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