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

Model Number 8637-40

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

Patient Problems Sepsis (2067); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 04/13/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Information was received from a healthcare professional (hcp) via a company representative (rep) regarding a patient receiving intrathecal morphine (unknown dose and concentration) via an implanted pump.In indication for use was unknown.It was reported that the patient became septic two days after implant, post-operatively.The pump was implanted on (b)(6) 2022 and explanted on (b)(6) 2022 due to patient infection.There was no issue with the pump.There were no known environmental/external/patient factors that may have led or contributed to the issue.Troubleshooting was not performed.The issue was resolved as a result of the explant.The patient status, weight, and medical history was asked but unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

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: 14214389
• MDR Text Key: 290118211
• Report Number: 3004209178-2022-05273
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000422615
• UDI-Public: 00763000422615
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/26/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/28/2023
• Device Model Number: 8637-40
• Device Catalogue Number: 8637-40
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2022
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Female