MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. SYNCHROMED II; PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE

Model Number 8637-20

Device Problems Use of Device Problem (1670); Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion (2182)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Information was received from a consumer regarding a patient receiving dialudid via an implantable pump.It was reported the patient had a stroke in july and was in the hospital.As a result, it was indicated the patient missed their refill and their pump ran empty.The patient has not been able to get in to see their healthcare provider and stated their pump was currently empty.The patient also stated their pump was dry because they did not like the medication [dilaudid].The patient stated they did not feel comfortable with the medication and wanted their physician to put a different drug in the pump.The patient has been receiving dilaudid since implant in 2015.The patient had an upcoming appointment to see their physician in the next week.

• Brand Name: SYNCHROMED II
• Type of Device: PUMP, INFUSION, IMPLANTED, PROGRAMMABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer Contact: david gustafson ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 7635149628
• MDR Report Key: 10802449
• MDR Text Key: 221281243
• Report Number: 3004209178-2020-19507
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169100831
• UDI-Public: 00643169100831
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P860004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/06/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/06/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/28/2016
• Device Model Number: 8637-20
• Device Catalogue Number: 8637-20
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2020
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/04/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 76 YR