The FDA and Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. have recalled the MedStream Infusion Pump. This medical device is implanted in patients to deliver Morphine and/or Baclofen, which treat muscle pain and spasms. Unfortunately, air in the pump reservoir can potentially deliver high doses of the drugs, which could lead to a life-threatening drug overdose, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, loss of consciousness, and death.
What You Can Do & How a MedStream Infusion Pump Lawsuit Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting infusion pump induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured by a defective MedStream Infusion Pump, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Medical Device Litigation Group or call us toll-free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What is the MedStream Infusion Pump?
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. manufacture the MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump. Once it is implanted in a patient’s body, it delivers regular doses of the following drugs:
- Morphine: This powerful narcotic painkiller is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
- Baclofen: This muscle-relaxing, anti-spastic drug treats symptoms of multiple sclerosis, including stiffness, pain, and spasms.
Class 1 Recall Issued for MedStream Infusion Pump
The problem is that air in the pump reservoir could cause the infusion pump to deliver a higher dose of the drug than anticipated, which could potentially cause a drug overdose. The FDA announced the Class 1 recall on October 23, 2013, two months after Codman & Shurtleff warned their customers with an “Urgent Medical Device Notification.”
Products Included in MedStream Infusion Pump Recall
The MedStream Infusion Pumps included in the recall were sold between January 2010 and July 2013. They were manufactured from March 2009 until September 2012.
| Products | Product Codes |
|---|---|
| MedStream Programmable Pump; 20 mL | US: 91 – 4200
EMEA: 91 – 4200 |
| MedStream Programmable Pump; 40 mL | US: 91 – 4201
EMEA: 91 – 4201 |
| MedStream Refill Kit | US: 91 – 4287
EMEA: 91 – 4289 |
| MedStream Refill Kit; 6 Pack | US: 91 – 4288
EMEA: 91 – 4290 |
MedStream Infusion Pump Side Effects & Complications
- Drug overdose
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Loss of consciousness
- Death
Do I have a MedStream Infusion Pump Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting infusion pump induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured by a defective MedStream Infusion Pump, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Medical Device Litigation Group or call us toll-free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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