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Medtronic Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit, model 8578. Contents: catheter interface with attached sutureless pump connector, catheter, connector pin, and strain-relief sleeve to be used with Medtronic SynchroMed implantable drug infusion pumps. Contents of inner package are STERILE. The Medtronic Model 8578 Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit is used when a pump connector for an Indura 1P Model 8709 or Model 8709SC catheter is required. The catheter is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers parenteral drugs to the intrathecal space. The implanted infusion system components consist of a Medtronic pump and an Indura 1P Model 8709 or Model 8709SC catheter. The catheter connects to the pump with the Model 8578 sutureless pump connector at the catheter port.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: June 3, 2013 Medtronic Neuromodulation Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product having a Use By Date prior to 25 Aug 2014
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Medtronic Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit, model 8578. Contents: catheter interface with attached sutureless pump connector, catheter, connector pin, and strain-relief sleeve to be used with Medtronic SynchroMed implantable drug infusion pumps. Contents of inner package are STERILE. The Medtronic Model 8578 Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit is used when a pump connector for an Indura 1P Model 8709 or Model 8709SC catheter is required. The catheter is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers parenteral drugs to the intrathecal space. The implanted infusion system components consist of a Medtronic pump and an Indura 1P Model 8709 or Model 8709SC catheter. The catheter connects to the pump with the Model 8578 sutureless pump connector at the catheter port.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product having a Use By Date prior to 25 Aug 2014

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1573-2013

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