FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps are designed for use in care areas for the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates. These pumps are indicated for use by healthcare professionals in the delivery of IV solutions, drug solutions, blood or blood products, and enteral feedings in continuous, intermittent, and body weight delivery modes.

Recall: Z-0540-2014 · Reported December 25, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0540-2014
Event ID
66987
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
December 25, 2013
Initiation Date
November 22, 2013
Classification Date
December 19, 2013
Termination Date
March 25, 2015
Address
1265 Grey Fox Rd, N/A, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-6929, United States

Description

Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps are designed for use in care areas for the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates. These pumps are indicated for use by healthcare professionals in the delivery of IV solutions, drug solutions, blood or blood products, and enteral feedings in continuous, intermittent, and body weight delivery modes.

Reason

Smiths Medical is conducting a recall involving all Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps. Smiths Medical has identified an issue with electrical shorting at the AC power receptacle. Shorting can occur when saline solution or other conductive fluids (e.g., potassium chloride) enter the AC power receptacle. When this happens, sparking and/ or flames, accompanied by smoke, may appear at the AC po

Code Info

All Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Pumps in the field are affected by this Field Safety Corrective Action.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide ) including the states of : AZ, NY, TN, MS, AR, WV, VA, VT, PA, DE, DC, OH, CO, NH, MI, CA, FL, CT, WA, MD, NM, RI, MA, TX, NC, IL, KY, WI and MI., and the countries of CANADA, SAUDI ARABIA and AUSTRALIA.

Quantity

9560 (8601 US, 959 OUS)