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Rappel de Device Recall Medtronic SynchroMed implantable drug pump

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Medtronic, Inc. - Neuromodulation.

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    57651
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 1
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1061-2011
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2011-01-14
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2011-02-10
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2015-02-04
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=96918
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Pump, infusion, implanted, programmable - Product Code LKK
  • Cause
    This letter provides important reminders concerning the potential for a pocket fill during a synchromed¿ ii or synchromed el implantable drug pump refill procedure, and important patient management recommendations that will be added to our product labeling. a pocket fill is the inadvertent injection of all or some of the prescribed drug into the patients subcutaneous tissue, which includes the pum.
  • Action
    The firm, Medtronic, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction Cover " letter dated January 2011 to all customers. Enclosed with each letter, an "Urgent Medical Device Correction Important Clinical Information about Pocket Fills" letter dated January 2011 as well as a Clinician Refill Reference Card, Refill Appointment Cards, Physician Reply Card and a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to always check the needle placement within the pump septum throughout the procedure to help perform a successful refill; be aware that the pump refill difficulty may increase due to a variety of factors (listed); monitor the patient closely for signs and symptoms of overdose according to the provided instructions. Note: Medtronic is in the process of supplementing the labeling related to improper injection with the information included in this communication. Patients with questions are encouraged to talk with their physician or contact Medtronic Patient Services at 1-800-510-6735, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT. Physicians with medical questions related to this issue or Medtronic therapies should contact Medtronic at 1-800-328-0810, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT. UPDATE - June 2013 - Medtronic Field Representative began notifying Healthcare Professionals June 3,2013,via visit to deliver and discuss the Pump Refill Procedure Safety Update letter. The letter informs clinicians that SynchroMed Implantable Infusion System labeling and the Clinician Refill Reference Card have been updated. The labeling and reference card were updated to provide important reminders concerning the potential for a pocket fill during a SynchroMed II or SynchroMed EL implantable drug pump refill procedure. The Medtronic Rep will complete a Physician Notification Confirmation form documenting the delivery of the information. A copy of the recall notification letter a

Device

Device Recall Medtronic SynchroMed implantable drug pump
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    All units of these pump models are affected. Updates will be conducted on the Labeling, Training and Education Materials and the Refill Template which is included with the refill kits wil be redesigned.
  • Classification du dispositif
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    3
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA including DC and PR and countries including: AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, HONG KONG, TAIWAN, CHINA, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, INDONESIA, SOUTH KOREA, THAILAND, ARUBA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, FAROE ISLANDS, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, GUADELOUPE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, INDIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAMAICA, JORDAN, KUWAIT, LEBANON, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, MARTINIQUE, MEXICO, MOROCCO, NETHERLANDS, NETHERLANDS ANTI LES, NORWAY, PANAMA, POLAND, PORTUGAL, QATAR, REUNION, ROMANIA, SAN MARINO, SAUDI ARABIA, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SRI LANKA, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TUNISIA, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM, URUGUAY, and VATICAN CITY.
  • Description du dispositif
    Medtronic SynchroMed implantable drug pump || Refill Kits (Model No: 8551, 8555, 8561, 8562, 8564, 8565, 8566 || The Model 8551, 8555, 8561, 8562, 8564, 8565, and 8566 Refill Kits are intended for use in refilling Medtronic implantable infusion pumps with the exception of Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic, Inc. - Neuromodulation

Manufacturer

Medtronic, Inc. - Neuromodulation
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Medtronic, Inc. - Neuromodulation, 7000 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis MN 55432-3568
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Commentaire du fabricant
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA