FDA Recall Terminated

ESP 140 Syringe Pump. Used for medication infusion. Model 140A and 140D, manufactured by Excelsior Medical Corporation, Neptune, NJ.

Recall: Z-0870-06 · Initiated March 21, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0870-06
Event Number
34961
Firm
Excelsior Medical Corp
FEI Number
1000122362
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 21, 2006
Posted
May 17, 2006
Terminated
December 7, 2006
Address
1923 Heck Ave, Neptune, NJ, 07753-4428

Description

ESP 140 Syringe Pump. Used for medication infusion. Model 140A and 140D, manufactured by Excelsior Medical Corporation, Neptune, NJ.

Reason

Potential for alarm failure when the 140 pump completes infusion and/or the pump encounters a mid-infusion occlusion, when used in the 140 mode with a 140cc syringe. The ESP Pump works correctly when used in 60 mode with a 60cc syringe or smaller.

Action

An 'Urgent Recall' letter was mailed certified return receipt mail on 3/22/06 to all customers per distribution list.

Distribution

Nationwide and Quebec, Canada

Quantity

3911 units