FDA Recall Terminated

Alaris PC unit model 8000 and 8015 with Alaris PCA module model 8120 and Auto ID barcode scanner model 8600. Product Usage: The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System. The Alaris PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia) pump is one of the modules offer under the Alaris System. The Auto ID is a barcode scanner.

Recall: Z-0534-2014 · Initiated December 5, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0534-2014
Event Number
66865
Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
FEI Number
2016493
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
December 5, 2013
Posted
December 20, 2013
Terminated
June 2, 2016
Address
10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92121-4386

Description

Alaris PC unit model 8000 and 8015 with Alaris PCA module model 8120 and Auto ID barcode scanner model 8600. Product Usage: The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System. The Alaris PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia) pump is one of the modules offer under the Alaris System. The Auto ID is a barcode scanner.

Reason

CareFusion is recalling the Alaris PC unit (model 8000 and 8015) because the Alaris PC unit will produce an audible alarm and the Alaris PC unit will display a System Error message.

Action

CareFusion sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated December 5, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to contact CareFusion Customer Advocacy at (888) 812-3266, if they experienced a SYSTEM ERROR on the Alaris PC unit. CareFusion will contact all affected customers within 60 days to initiate the scheduling process for the remediation. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Customer Response Card to expedite the corrective action process. Customers with questions were instructed to contact CareFusion Support Center at 888-562-6018, or for Technical Support call 888-812-3229.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Netherlands, and Australia.

Quantity

4824 total units (4242 units in US)