Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Canada.
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Provide important new information regarding overinfusion associated with the synchromed ii implantable pump.Overinfusion is defined as an infusion rate exceeding the programmed infusion rate by more than 14.5% as described in the labeling. when overinfusion occurs it will result in a volume discrepancy at pump refill where the volume withdrawn from the pump is less than the volume expected. overinfusion can result in a life-threatening overdose and can also result in drug withdrawal due to premature emptying of the pump. due to the low reported rate of occurrence of this issue and the inability to predict which pumps may be at risk medtronic is not recommending prophylactic replacement of pumps.
“If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.