16 results

• Medtronic Synchromed II Lawsuit Over Infusion Pump Malfunction Survives Motion to Dismiss

  September 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic must face a product liability lawsuit filed on behalf of a woman who suffered worsening spasticity and pump failures and had to have the device replaced twice due to malfunctions.

• Lawsuit Over Medtronic Synchromed Pump Failure Allowed To Proceed

  March 16, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has once again rejected Medtronic's efforts to have a SynchroMed II infusion pump lawsuit thrown out on preemption grounds.

• Federal Judge Refuses To Dismiss Medtronic SynchroMed II Infusion Pump Lawsuit

  November 5, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has rejected efforts by Medtronic to throw out a SynchroMed II infusion pump lawsuit, which plaintiffs say is defective and can cause drug overdoses or a failure to receive potentially life-saving injections.

• Medtronic SynchroMed II Pump Lawsuit Filed Over Malfunctions That Resulted in Drug Overdoses

  September 24, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Medtronic SynchroMed II lawsuit claims the drug infusion pump repeatedly overdosed a woman when she had the drug reservoir refilled.

• Medtronic SynchroMed II Infusion Pump Recall Issued Over Stalled Motor Risk

  December 17, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Thousands of Medtronic SynchroMed II infusion pumps are being recalled due to the risk of the motor stalling.

• New Medtronic System Seeks To Wean SynchroMed Patients Off Opioids

  October 17, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Medtronic says a new system to be used with its SynchroMed infusion pump will help wean patients off of addictive opoid pain killers.

• Medtronic Synchromed II Pump Failure Rates In Older Models May Require Revision Surgery

  April 20, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Some older Medtronic SynchroMed II infusion pumps may have a more than 3% chance of battery failure, which could necessitate revision surgery, the company warns.

• Medtronic Synchromed II “Overinfusion” Problems Linked to Deaths, Injury Reports

  November 7, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic has issued a warning letter indicating that its SynchroMed II infusion pump has been linked to drug overdoses that have left at least two dead.

• Medtronic Synchromed II Lawsuit Alleges Problems Caused Pump to Overdeliver Medication

  September 6, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Problems with Medtronic Synchromed II Infusion Pump cause a Pennsylvania man to receive an over delivery of pain medications, resulting in hospitalization and permanent injuries.

• Medtronic SynchroMed Infusion Pump Problems Result in Consent Decree With FDA

  April 28, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic and the FDA have entered into a consent decree over manufacturing violations involving the Synchromed II Infusion Pump.