Medtronic SynchroMed Infusion Pump
The FDA recalled another Medtronic product on August 3, 2007. Medtronic’s SynchroMed EL Implantable Infusion Pump was recalled because the pump motor can stall, which means the patient will stop receiving medication abruptly and without warning.
When the pump motor stalls on Medtronic’s infusion pumps, patients are left without medication, which can result in a return of the patient’s symptoms, withdrawal symptoms, and death.
Medtronic pumps are used to deliver medication to treat pain, spasticity and cancer. The pump is implanted in the patient’s side with or without a catheter.
Model numbers included in the recall are:
- 8626-10
- 8626L-10
- 8626-18
- 8626L-18
- 8627-10
- 8627L-10
- 8627-18
- 8627L-18
Contact your doctor immediately if you are using a Medtronic infusion pump, and contact a personal injury attorney if you are injured because of a Medtronic pump.