Medtronic Neuromodulation: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1694-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pump, Model 8637-40,

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 9, 2017

Date Posted: April 5, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1694-2017

Event ID: 76591

Reason for Recall:

Medtronic received a complaint that there was an error code displayed on the programmer when the physician attempted to interrogate an implanted SynchroMed II pump. The error code prevented the physician from updating the pump; however the pump was providing therapy.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1

Code Information:

Serial Number NGV526743H

Distribution Pattern:

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated