Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13765 |
| Brand Name: | Medtronic SynchroMed II Infusion Pump |
| Model: | SynchroMed II |
| Affected: | All serial numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Medtronic Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer is reinforcing that the use of unapproved drug formulations can increase the risk of pump motor stall due to corrosion in the SynchroMed infusion systems. Use of unapproved drugs or fluids can result in increased risks to the patient and permanent damage to the pump. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 7/11/2012 |
