ALARIS PUMP MODULE
Report
- Report Number
- 2016493-2016-00711
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- September 15, 2016
- Date of Event
- August 24, 2016
- Report Date
- August 25, 2016
- Manufacturer
- CAREFUSION
- Product Code
- FRN
- PMA / PMN Number
- K950419
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA
- Reporter Occupation
- NURSE
Narratives
THE EVENT LOGS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND THE EVALUATION IS PENDING. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WITH INVESTIGATION RESULTS ONCE THE EVALUATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
THE CUSTOMER¿S REPORT OF A CHANNEL ERROR 13-1033-149 WAS CONFIRMED. ANALYSIS OF THE PCU EVENT LOG SHOWS THAT AT 5:51PM ON (B)(6) 2016 THE PUMP MODULE WAS PROGRAMMED TO INFUSE AT A RATE OF 19ML/HR WITH A VTBI OF 500ML. AT 5:57PM, THE RATE WAS CHANGED TO 9.375ML/HR. AT 5:59PM, THE RATE WAS CHANGED TO 3.75ML/HR. AT 6:06PM, THE RATE WAS CHANGED BACK TO 9.375ML/HR. AT 6:07PM, NETWORK COMMUNICATION WAS LOST. THE NEXT ENTRY RECORDED IN THE EVENT LOG IS A POWER ON EVENT AT 7:39 AM ON (B)(6) 2016. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CHANNEL ERROR WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. NO DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION.
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD A CHANNEL ERROR DURING A LEVOPHED INFUSION. THE PATIENT'S DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE DROPPED INTO THE 70'S DURING THE TIME IT TOOK TO CHANGE OUT THE SYSTEM. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE; THERE IS NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR LASTING HARM.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 605316 | ALARIS PUMP MODULE | PUMP, INFUSION | FRN | CAREFUSION | 8100 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other | PRI TUBING,8015 |