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SynchroMed EL Recalled by Medtronic Neuromodulation Due to Medtronic notified Healthcare Professionals of the impact of...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medtronic Neuromodulation directly.
Affected Products
SynchroMed EL, models 8626-10, 8626L-10, 8626-18, 8626L-18, 8627-10, 8627L-10, 8627-18, 8627L-18. implantable infusion pump. The pump is part of an implanted infusion system that consists of a SynchroMed EL pump and a catheter. The SynchroMed EL Infusion System is indicated for use when patient therapy requires the chronic infusion of drugs or fluids. The SynchroMed EL Infusion System with a 10 mL reservoir volume is indicated for use in the smaller patient who has insufficient body mass to support the larger SynchroMed EL pump or in patients who choose a smaller, lower profile pump when presented with the choice, when patient therapy requires the chronic infusion of drugs or fluids referred to in this manual.
Quantity: 174,700 devices total
Why Was This Recalled?
Medtronic notified Healthcare Professionals of the impact of unapproved drugs on the performance of the SynchroMed infusion pump system. Use of unapproved drugs with SynchroMed pumps can result in an increased risk of permanent motor stall and cessation of drug infusion. UPDATE 2/1/2016: Medtronic received approval to incorporate enhancements to the SynchroMed II pump which decreases the potential for internal electrical shorting and motor corrosion, and is retrieving any unused pumps.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Medtronic Neuromodulation
Medtronic Neuromodulation has 95 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report