What is MedTronic SynchroMed II Programmable Infusion Pump?

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Generic name: Baclofen intrathecal pump

The MedTronic SynchroMed II Programmable Infusion Pump consists of an implanted infusion pump that can be noninvasively programmed, an intraspinal catheter, and an external programmer. This system provides precise drug delivery for chronic intrathecal baclofen therapy.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Stiffness/spasticity 7 10
Muscle spasms 4 4
Pain 2 4
Back pain 1 0
Cerebral palsy 1 3
Degenerative disc disease 1 1

Show all 11 reasons taken


  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 3
Mild 2
None 6

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with MedTronic SynchroMed II Programmable Infusion Pump

Side effect Patients Percentage
Cerebrospinal fluid leak 1
Diarrhea 1
Fatigue 1
Fluid retention (edema) 1
Muscle fatigue 1
Nausea 1

Show all 9 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking MedTronic SynchroMed II Programmable Infusion Pump

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Side effects too severe 1
See 1 patient who's stopped taking MedTronic SynchroMed II Programmable Infusion Pump

Duration

Stopped taking MedTronic SynchroMed II Programmable Infusion Pump

Duration Patients Percentage
6 months - 1 year 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 13
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 2
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 11
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 1
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 1
< $25 3
Not specified 8
Last updated:
There are no evaluations for MedTronic SynchroMed II Programmable Infusion Pump.