FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#70072

Product

IsoMed Refill Kit, Model 8553, Lot Number 60538731, is intended for use in refilling Medtronic IsoMed pumps. Contents: Two 22-gauge needles, extension tubing set with y-connector and clamp, Filter, 10-ml syringe, 60-ml lidded syringe, Fenestrated drape, Template; Use by Date May 10, 2009; Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. Product is packaged in a sterile container.

FDA product code
LKKPump, Infusion, Implanted, Programmable
Device class
Class 3
Medical specialty
Unknown
PMA numbers
P990034
Affected lot / code info
Lot 60538731, Use by Date is May 10, 2009.

Why it was recalled

Medtronic is retrieving all unused packages of ISOMED Refill Kit Model 8553, Lot 60538731. This lot of product was released using incorrect endotoxin specification limits. Endotoxin contamination can potentially lead to fever, malaise, respiratory distress, septic shock, and death.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Consignees were notified by Medtronic field personnel, either by personal visits or telephone, beginning 2/4/08. This included the 8 additional consignees located outside of the U.S. Medtronic advised customers not to use any unused packages in their inventory and that a field representative would assist them in returning the product for replacement and/or credit. Upon completion of each follow-up, the field representatives completed and returned a Reply Card documenting the notification. If you have questions or comments, contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933.

Recalling firm

Firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Address
800 53rd Ave NE PO Box 1250, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440-1250

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide -- including the U.S. (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC,DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV) and Argentina, Australia, and Hong Kong.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2008-02-04
Posted by FDA
2008-09-17
Terminated
2010-10-13
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #70072. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.