FDA Recall Terminated

Medfusion, Syringe Infusion Pump, Software Version 6 (V6), Rx Only, Manufactured by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., 1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BF, UK. In the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates including blood or blood products, lipids, drugs, antibiotics, enteral solutions and other therapeutic fluids.

Recall: Z-0314-2018 · Initiated August 22, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0314-2018
Event Number
77761
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
FEI Number
3012307300
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
August 22, 2017
Terminated
April 14, 2025
Address
6000 Nathan Ln N, Minneapolis, MN, 55442-1690

Description

Medfusion, Syringe Infusion Pump, Software Version 6 (V6), Rx Only, Manufactured by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., 1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BF, UK. In the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates including blood or blood products, lipids, drugs, antibiotics, enteral solutions and other therapeutic fluids.

Reason

Potential for the syringe barrel clamp mechanism to loosen, decreasing the pump's ability to accurately detect the diameter of the syringe barrel, resulting in the unit to initiate the "Invalid Syringe Size" alarm.

Action

The firm,Smiths Medical, sent an, "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Amendment Notice (amending the original August 2017) concerning invalid syringe size alarms on certain Medfusion Syringe Pump Model Series 3500 and 4000. The letter described the product, problem, actions to be to taken, and updated changes, as follows: 1. Locate the affected Medfusion Syringe Pump(s) by referring to the list of affected devices on the attached Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice Response Form. This form provides the specific serial number(s) your organization purchased. Each pump has a unique serial number which can be found on the label located on the bottom of the pump. If you have ten (10) or more affected pumps in your possession, please select one of the following repair options: a. Repair at your Facility: Contact Smiths Medical to schedule a technician to visit your facility and complete the necessary repairs onsite. b. Send to Smiths Medical for Repair: Impacted pumps may be sent to a Smiths Medical Service Center, where repairs will be completed. A prepaid shipping label will be provided. Repairs will be completed within ten (10) business days of receipt. Loaner units are available upon request. c. NEW OPTION - Biomedical Department self-repair at your Facility: Contact Smiths Medical to receive the necessary parts and work instruction to have your biomed team complete the necessary repairs onsite. If you have nine (9) or fewer affected pumps in your possession: a. Send to Smiths Medical for Repair: Impacted pumps may be sent to a Smiths Medical Customer Service Center, where repairs will be completed. A prepaid shipping label will be provided. Repairs will be completed within ten (10) business days of receipt. Loaner units are available upon request. b. NEW OPTION - Biomedical Department Self-Repair at Your Facility: Contact Smiths Medical to receive the necessary parts and work instruction to have your biomed team complete the necessary repairs onsite. To initi

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Great Britain, Panama, Germany, India, Philippines, and Oman.

Quantity

9,787 units in total