FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Alaris PCA Pump, Model 8120. The firm name on the label is CareFusion. The Alaris Syringe Pump module and Alaris PCA module are infusion pump modules for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump delivers medication or fluids in a manner similar to current syringe pumps on the market. The modules are indicated for use on adults, pediatrics and neonates for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous, subcutaneous or epidural. The Alaris Syringe pump and PCA modules can be connected to the Alaris PC unit which is the central programming, monitoring, and power supply component for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump uses standard, plastic piston syringes and single-use administration sets with luer-lock connectors.

Recall: Z-0323-2018 · Reported January 17, 2018

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0323-2018
Event ID
78588
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
January 17, 2018
Initiation Date
November 17, 2017
Classification Date
January 8, 2018
Termination Date
May 4, 2020
Address
10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, N/A, San Diego, CA, 92121-4386, United States

Description

Alaris PCA Pump, Model 8120. The firm name on the label is CareFusion. The Alaris Syringe Pump module and Alaris PCA module are infusion pump modules for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump delivers medication or fluids in a manner similar to current syringe pumps on the market. The modules are indicated for use on adults, pediatrics and neonates for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous, subcutaneous or epidural. The Alaris Syringe pump and PCA modules can be connected to the Alaris PC unit which is the central programming, monitoring, and power supply component for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump uses standard, plastic piston syringes and single-use administration sets with luer-lock connectors.

Reason

The syringe plunger grippers may fail to automatically close around the syringe plunger press when the gripper control knob has been closed.

Code Info

UDI 10885403812002. Product involved are those devices manufactured and/or serviced between 5/1/2013 through 4/30/2017.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution. There was also government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Mexico, Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and South Africa.

Quantity

73,611