Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter Pump Segment Revision Kit, model 8596SC. Contents: 60-cm pump segment with attached sutureless pump conn...
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (sterility issue). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1574-2013.
The Sutureless Connector (SC) Intrathecal Catheter connector has been redesigned to reduce the potential for occlusion at the catheter to pump interface. Medtronic is removing the unused products from the market that were manufactured with the previous design, and recommend the previous design no longer be used due to greater potential for misalignment and subsequent occlusion.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1574-2013.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Medtronic Neuromodulation or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1574-2013.
Medtronic Neuromodulation
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Medtronic Neuromodulation Recall FAQ
Medtronic Neuromodulation is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter Pump Segment Revision Kit, model 8596SC. Contents: 60-cm pump segment with attached sutureless pump conn.... The notice was published on June 3, 2013 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 115,722 units are potentially affected.