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

Model Number 8637-40

Device Problems Filling Problem (1233); Unstable (1667); Temperature Problem (3022)

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 healthcare professional (hcp) regarding a patient receiving baclofen via an implanted pump.The indication for pump use was multiple sclerosis and intractable spasticity.On (b)(6) 2018, the hcp was requesting mri compatibility guidelines as it was suspected that the patient¿s pump had flipped.Per the hcp, the patient said the pump had flipped and they could not access the pump to put any meds in it.The patient told the hcp that this was the third time it had flipped and also mentioned that the pump felt warm to the touch.No patient symptoms were reported.The hcp did not know the event date.No further complications have been reported as a result of this event.

• 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: lisa woodward clark ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 7635263920
• MDR Report Key: 7258729
• MDR Text Key: 99915494
• Report Number: 3004209178-2018-02947
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169100824
• UDI-Public: 00643169100824
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/09/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/09/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/14/2016
• 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: 02/08/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2014
• 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