FDA Recall Terminated

Smiths Medical Medfusion model 3500 syringe Infusion pump, software version V3.0.6. Model 3500. Rx Only. Smiths Medical MD, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota 55112 (USA).

Recall: Z-0650-2010 · Initiated November 16, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0650-2010
Event Number
53940
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
FEI Number
2183502
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 16, 2009
Posted
January 15, 2010
Terminated
December 18, 2011
Address
1265 Grey Fox Rd, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-6929

Description

Smiths Medical Medfusion model 3500 syringe Infusion pump, software version V3.0.6. Model 3500. Rx Only. Smiths Medical MD, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota 55112 (USA).

Reason

Smiths Medical has become aware of an increased trend in reports of Motor Not Running (MNR) and Motor Rate Error (MRE) alarm message events with certain Medfusion Syringe Infusion Pumps, Models 3010A and 3500 (Pump). MNR/ MRE are high priority alarm messages which can occur for a variety of reasons as part of the usual self-test functionality of the Pump. The Pump is designed so that when its so

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated November 16, 2009, was sent to customers beginning November 16, 2009. The letter described the issue, identified affected devices, and asked that affected devices be returned to Smiths Medical to be inspected, repaired, if necessary, and returned back to medical facility. A Confirmation Form is also asked to be completed and returned to Smiths Medical. To return Pumps or for questions regarding this Urgent Recall Notice, please contact Smiths Medical Customer Service Department at 1~866-270-7060. Please report any issues with these Pumps please contact Smiths Medical Technical Customer Service Department at 1866-216-8806.

Distribution

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY,OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, including Guam, Puerto Rico. OUS to include: Canada, Chile, Czech Republic,, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Lebanon, Malaysia, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates.

Quantity

5393