Medtronic Neuromodulation: Medtronic, Model 8870, Application Software Card is part of the SynchroMed II Drug Infusion System. The System includes the SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pump 8637-20, 8637-40, N'Vision clinical programmer 8840 and the Software application card 8870. The SynchroMed II Infusion system contains and administers prescribed drugs to a specific site inside patient body. The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 ml and 40 ml reservoir sizes. In the United States, the SynchroMed II Pump is specifically approved for (indicated): The chronic epidural/intrathecal infusion of Infumorph (preservative-free morphine sulfate sterile solution) in the treatment of chronic intractable pain. The chronic intrathecal infusion of Lioresal Intrathecal (baclofen injection) in the management of severe spasticity. The chronic intrathecal infusion of Prialt (preservative-free ziconotide sterile solution) for the management of severe chronic pain. The chronic intravascular infusion of floxuridine (FUDR) for the treatment of primary or metastatic cancer. The chronic intravascular infusion of methotrexate for the treatment of primary or metastatic cancer. Outside of the United States, the SynchroMed II Pump is indicated for the chronic infusion of drugs or fluids tested as compatible and listed in the product labeling for the specific geographies.

Recall number

Z-1338-2012

Recalling firm

Medtronic Neuromodulation

Product

Medtronic, Model 8870, Application Software Card is part of the SynchroMed II Drug Infusion System. The System includes the SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pump 8637-20, 8637-40, N'Vision clinical programmer 8840 and the Software application card 8870. The SynchroMed II Infusion system contains and administers prescribed drugs to a specific site inside patient body. The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 ml and 40 ml reservoir sizes. In the United States, the SynchroMed II Pump is specifically approved for (indicated): The chronic epidural/intrathecal infusion of Infumorph (preservative-free morphine sulfate sterile solution) in the treatment of chronic intractable pain. The chronic intrathecal infusion of Lioresal Intrathecal (baclofen injection) in the management of severe spasticity. The chronic intrathecal infusion of Prialt (preservative-free ziconotide sterile solution) for the management of severe chronic pain. The chronic intravascular infusion of floxuridine (FUDR) for the treatment of primary or metastatic cancer. The chronic intravascular infusion of methotrexate for the treatment of primary or metastatic cancer. Outside of the United States, the SynchroMed II Pump is indicated for the chronic infusion of drugs or fluids tested as compatible and listed in the product labeling for the specific geographies.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2012-03-12

Posted

2012-03-30

Terminated

2016-04-29

Reason

Medtronic has confirmed that an algorithm used in the Model 8870 application card software has resulted in nine (9) occurrences of an incorrectly displayed Schedule to replace the pump by date. It is estimated that there are more than 140,000 SynchroMed II pump implants worldwide. A patient with a pump reaching EOS prior to replacement may experience the return of underlying symptoms and/or wit

Root cause

Software design

Action

Medtronic mailed an "Urgent Medical Device Correction " letter addressed to Dear Healthcare Professional on March 12, 2012. The letter described the problem, Background, Clinical Manifestations, Recommendations, and Additional Information. To ensure there is no interruption in therapy, pump replacements should be scheduled before the ERI alarm sounds and the pump reaches its 7-year end of service. Customers were advised to forward the Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to patients whose name appears on their Pump Replacement List. Reimbursement SupportFor assistance with prior authorization, contact Medtronic Reimbursement at the numbers below: Therapy for Severe Spasticity: (800) 292-2903 Pain Therapies: (866) 962-9909 For questions regarding the letter call 800-328-0810.

Quantity

6338

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Lot, serial or model codes

All Model 8870 software application cards containing SynchroMed II software are in scope for this action.

510(k) numbers

not on file

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

LKK

Firm FEI

2182207

Firm city

Minneapolis

Firm state

MN

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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