FDA Recall Terminated

Alaris Pump Module, Model No. 8100 and AIL sensor kits, P/N 147083-102 and P/N 49000221. The Alaris Pump module is a large volume infusion pump offered under the Alaris System. The Alaris Pump module will deliver medication and fluids using IV administration sets for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous or epidural

Recall: Z-0950-2017 · Initiated December 2, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0950-2017
Event Number
75466
Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
FEI Number
2016493
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component change control
Initiated
December 2, 2016
Posted
January 18, 2017
Terminated
July 24, 2018
Address
10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92121-4386

Description

Alaris Pump Module, Model No. 8100 and AIL sensor kits, P/N 147083-102 and P/N 49000221. The Alaris Pump module is a large volume infusion pump offered under the Alaris System. The Alaris Pump module will deliver medication and fluids using IV administration sets for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous or epidural

Reason

During an infusion, a false Air-in-Line (AIL) alarm would cause the infusion to be interrupted.

Action

Carefusion (BD) sent a Medical Device Safety Notification letter dated December 2, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers that BD has identified an issue with the Alaris Pump module. The letter informs the customers that the firm has received reports of Air-In-Line (AIL) alarms that have occurred when no air is observed in the line. Customers were informed of the issue and of the potential risk involved. The letter informs the customers of the actions for users and additional actions for biomedical engineering. Customers with questions regarding recall related questions were instructed to contact BD Support Center at (888) 562-6018, 7-4pm PT, M-F or email [email protected]. Customers with adverse event reports are instructed to contact Customer Advocacy at (888) 812-3266, 24 hrs/day, 7days/wk. or email [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 858-617-2000.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

382,635 units