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

Model Number 8637-20

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Pocket Erosion (2013); Scar Tissue (2060); Fluid Discharge (2686)

Event Date 05/05/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

Information was received from a healthcare professional (hcp) via a clinical study regarding a patient receiving lioresal (unknown dose and concentration) via an implantable pump.It was reported the patient stated they bumped their pump on the counter and thought it was just a scab over the area.Examination noted the pump was infected and draining.It was noted the entire system was explanted/not replaced on (b)(6) 2021.The event resulted in in-patient hospitalization.The event resolved without sequelae on (b)(6) 2021.The device diagnosis was other pump eroded through skin and the clinical diagnosis was infection.The etiology of the event indicated the relationship of the event to the device or therapy was possibly related and indicated the relationship of the event to the implant procedure was not related.The event date was (b)(6) 2021.

Event Description

Additional information received from a healthcare provider via a clinical study reported that the issue resolved without sequelae on (b)(6) 2021.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Additional information received from a healthcare professional (hcp) via a clinical study reported on (b)(6) 2021 oral baclofen 10 mg one to two tablets every 6 hours was administered.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• 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: glen belmer ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 12994509
• MDR Text Key: 282193034
• Report Number: 3004209178-2021-18483
• 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: Study,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/17/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/28/2016
• Device Model Number: 8637-20
• Device Catalogue Number: 8637-20
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/17/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/13/2014
• 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 Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 104 KG