The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0774-2025·Announced 2025-01-08

SynchroMed II and III Implantable Pumps Recalled for Software Issues

Medtronic has recalled 3,981 SynchroMed implantable pumps worldwide due to software issues in application version 2.x used to program the devices.

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 a Class II FDA recall of implantable pumps with identified software defects. Although no injuries or illnesses have been reported, implantable medical devices with software issues pose inherent risk of harm through potential device malfunction. This fits the rubric category of 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Neuromodulation has recalled SynchroMed II Model 8637 and SynchroMed III Model 8667 implantable pumps. This recall affects approximately 3,981 systems distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States.

Software issues have been identified in application version 2.x of the PROG CT900E Clinician Tablet software. This software application is used to program and manage the implantable pumps. The FDA classified this recall as Class II.

Patients with these implanted devices and healthcare providers using the affected software may be impacted. Specific serial numbers of affected devices are provided in the official FDA recall notice.

Patients should contact their healthcare provider or Medtronic to determine if their device is affected and to discuss appropriate follow-up care.

The recalled product

Product
SynchroMed II Model 8637 and SynchroMed III Model 8667 implantable pumps used with PROG CT900E CLINICIAN TABLET GLBL SMSNG and PROG CT900E CLINICIAN TABLET PAPER EN with the A810 CP app version 2.x, CFN CT900E
Manufacturer
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Hazard
  • software-defect
  • device-malfunction

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: 00763000447090 00763000729141 00763000737290 00763000447090

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.