The Medtronic SynchroMed™ II pump is part of the SynchroMed™ II programmable drug infusion system which provides precise drug delivery for chronic therapy for severe spasticity
The SynchroMed II pump delivers medication directly to the fluid around the spinal cord, which provides relief at lower doses compared to oral medications in
The SynchroMed II pump has alarms for low battery, low reservoir volume, memory error, elective replacement indicator, empty reservoir limit, end of service, motor stall, tube set
The Medtronic SynchroMed II Implant Manual reports an estimated device longevity of 4–7 years in laboratory tests, with a linear decay in battery life when flow rates exceed 0