Model 8561 Lioresal (Baclofen injection) Intrathecal Refill Kit is designed for refilling the Medtronic SynchroMed family of pumps. The 8561 kit contains a 1-20 ml ampule of 500 mcg/ml Baclofen injection along with a sterile refill kit tray and sterile drug preparation tray. Lioresal drug ampules contained witin Medtronic Lot N0016487 bear the primary manufacturer''s label and lot number 007J2583. The drug box is labeled with Lot 017H1925. Medtronic packages a manufacturer''s labeled ampule into a protective drug box. A lot number and drug lot expiration date are printed on the outside of the drug box. The filled and labeled drug box is placed inside a larger kit assembly that contains other components necessary to complete a pump refill. Only the large kit assembly (''Lioresal Refill Kit'') will display the Medtronic lot number (N0016487). The Model 8561 refill kit does not have a product code for itself; it is approved under PMA P860004. PMA P860004 is classified as: pump infusion, implanted, programmable under product code LKK.
FDA Recall Z-0391-05 · Posted 2005-01-13
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Recalling FirmMedtronic Inc, Neurological & Spinal Division
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLKK
Date Initiated2004-11-19
Date Terminated2005-11-03
Product Quantity96 kits were distributed to 34 customers
Reason for Recall
Outer package of Lioresal Intrethecal Refill Kit, model 8561, identifies the kit to contain 1-20 ml ampule of baclofen injection for intrathecal administration, 500 mcg/ml (10 mg/20 ml). Lot N0016487 incorrectly contains 1-20 ml ampule of baclofen concentration 2000 mcg/ml (40 mg/20 ml).
Firm Action
Customers were contacted 11/19/04 via telephone. Customers were asked to set aside product and return the affected lot to Medtronic, Inc., Moundsview, MN. Recalled product will be replaced by Medtronic.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
within the United States only
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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