Medtronic Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter Models 8780, 8781, 8784: Design Update May Cause
Medtronic recalls specific models of Ascenda Intrathecal Catheters (8780, 8781, 8784) due to a design update that may lead to tissue growth in the catheter connector, potentially causing occlusion. Affected units have unique serial numbers listed in the recall.
Lower-risk recall
Design update to the Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter Models 8780, 8781, and 8784. The intent of the design update is to reduce the potential for tissue growth into the Ascenda catheter connector which may potentially lead to catheter occlusion.
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What happened, in plain English
Medtronic is recalling specific models of Ascenda Intrathecal Catheters (8780, 8781, and 8784) because a design update could allow tissue to grow into the catheter connector, which might block the catheter and cause problems. This is a minor risk that doesn't require immediate action but should be checked. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/55139-medtronic-ascenda-intrathecal-catheter-models-8780-8781-8784-design-update.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/55139-medtronic-ascenda-intrathecal-catheter-models-8780-8781-8784-design-update · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2352-2024
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“Medtronic Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter Models 8780, 8781, 8784: Design Update May Cause.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/55139-medtronic-ascenda-intrathecal-catheter-models-8780-8781-8784-design-update. Based on FDA recall #Z-2352-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2352-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The design update aims to reduce tissue growth into the catheter connector, but in some cases, tissue can still grow into the connector, potentially blocking the catheter and causing occlusion. This is a minor risk that doesn't typically lead to serious injury.
Who’s affected
Patients using Medtronic Ascenda Intrathecal Catheters with the specified model numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk. The risk is low and unlikely to cause serious injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your catheter has model numbers 8780 (114 cm), 8781 (140 cm), or 8784 (catheter pump revision kit). Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall document.
- Brand
Medtronic- Product
Medtronic Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter, Models: a) 8780 (114 cm); b) 8781 (140 cm); c) 8784 (catheter pump revision kit)- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Your Catheter Model
Identify if your catheter is model 8780, 8781, or 8784 by checking the label on the device.
Review Serial Numbers
Compare your serial number with the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) countries of: Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2352-2024 (May 10, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2352-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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