FDAClass IJuly 3, 2013

Medtronic Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit recall

Medtronic Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit, model 8578. Contents: catheter interface with attached sutureless pump connector, catheter…

Why was Medtronic Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit recalled?

The Sutureless Connector (SC) Intrathecal Catheter connector has been redesigned to reduce the potential for occlusion at the catheter to pump interface. Medtronic is removing the unused products from the market that were manufactured with the previous design, and recommend the previous design no longer be used due to greater potential for misalignment and subsequent occlusion.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Product having a Use By Date prior to 25 Aug 2014

Product
Medtronic Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit, model 8578. Contents: catheter interface with attached sutureless pump connector, catheter…
Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Quantity
115,722 total
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Morocco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Recall date
July 3, 2013
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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