Class 1 Device Recall Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 27, 2009
• Date Posted: September 10, 2009
• Recall Status: Terminated on December 12, 2011
• Recall Number: Z-2074-2009
• Recall Event ID: 53129
• PMA Number: P860004S081
• Product Classification: Intrathecal Catheter - Product Code LKK
• Product: Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter, model 8731SC, Method of Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA. The 8731SC catheter is a two-piece catheter with a thin-walled spinal segment and a thicker-walled pump segment. These segments connect to each other with a connector pin. The pump segment connects to the pump with a sutureless pump connector. Contents: 38.1-cm spinal segment with length markings and guide wire 66-cm pump segment, separate connector pin, 15 T-guage introducer needles, Transparent strain-relief sleeves, opaque strain-relief sleeves, V-wing anchors. This is a component of an implantable drug infusion system, which consists of a drug infusion pump and a catheter. The drug infusion system stores and delivers parenteral drugs to the intrathecal space.
• Code Information: Model 8731SC used with all IsoMed Pump Models including 8472. Not lot or serial number specific.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Medtronic Neuromodulation; 7000 Central Ave NE; Minneapolis MN 55432-3568
• For Additional Information Contact: 763-526-9684
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Current labeling for Medtronic Sutureless Connector (SC) catheters and revision kits (hereafter referred to as SC catheters ) incorrectly states that SC catheters are compatible with Medtronic IsoMed constant-flow infusion pumps. SC catheters are compatible with Medtronic SynchroMed II and SynchroMed EL pumps. Medtronic has determined that SC catheters are not compatible with IsoMed pumps.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: A "Medical Device Correction Notification" letter was issued on August 14, 2009 to implanting and managing physicians. The letter described the nature of the issue, scope of affected product, potential severity of the issue and provided recommendations. Physicians were instructed that Sutureless Connector (SC) catheters must not be used with IsoMed pumps for future revisions and implants. A copy of the letter was also sent to the Risk Manager at each hospital associated with physicians using SC catheters. Healthcare professionals were asked to complete and return the enclosed reply card. Direct questions to your Medtronic field representative or contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933. Patient Management information is also available at http://www.professional.medtronic.com under the Heading, "Advisories".
• Quantity in Commerce: 20,000 of all products
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution -- US (including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico), Algeria, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Vatican City.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• PMA Database: PMAs with Product Code = LKK