FDA Recall Terminated

Alaris PC unit model 8015 with software version 9.12 Product Usage: The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System

Recall: Z-1112-2013 · Initiated March 6, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1112-2013
Event Number
64653
Firm
Carefusion Corporation
FEI Number
3003879246
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
March 6, 2013
Posted
April 15, 2013
Terminated
May 8, 2014
Address
3750 Torrey View Ct, San Diego, CA, 92130-2622

Description

Alaris PC unit model 8015 with software version 9.12 Product Usage: The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System

Reason

The recall was initiated because Carefusion has identified potential risk associated with bolus programming with the Alaris PC unit (model 8015) software version 9.12. Automating infusion pump parameter input from either the electronic medical record (EMR) or the Alaris Auto-ID module for a continuous infusion with a bolus dose option may result in a loss of information from the Guardrails Data s

Action

Carefusion sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 6, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are required to confirm receipt of the notification by returning the Recall response card to Carefusion by postage-paid, self-addressed mail, fax, or email. The letter stated that a Carefusion representatives will contact customers by telephone to schedule field remediation. For questions call Carefusion Support Center at 888-562-6018, Customer Advocacy at 888-812-3266, and/or Technical Support at 888-812-3229.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution USA Nationwide and the countries of Australia and Canada.

Quantity

4,090 total units