FDA Recall Terminated

Alaris System PC unit, model no. 8000 and 8015. The central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris infusion pump System.

Recall: Z-1520-2017 · Initiated November 1, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1520-2017
Event Number
75353
Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
FEI Number
2016493
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Use error
Initiated
November 1, 2016
Terminated
April 24, 2020
Address
10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92121-4386

Description

Alaris System PC unit, model no. 8000 and 8015. The central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris infusion pump System.

Reason

Reports where the Low Battery alarm and/or the Very Low Battery alarm are not being triggered before the battery is discharged and all infusion channels are stopped.

Action

A customer letter dated 11/1/2016 will be sent to all customers to inform them that BD has identified an issue with the Alaris System PC unit. The letter informs the customers that BD has received reports for the Alaris PC units where the Low Battery alarm and/or the Very Low Battery alarm are not being triggered before the battery is discharged and all infusion channels are stopped. The letter informs the customers of the issue and recommended steps to take. Customers with recall related questions are instructed to contact BD Support Center at (888) 562-6018, 7-4pm PT, M-F, [email protected]. Customers with adverse event reports are instructed to contact Customer Advocacy at (888) 812-3266, 24hrs/day, 7days/wk, [email protected]. Customers with technical questions regarding the Alaris System are instructed to contact Technical Support at (888) 812-3229, 6am-5pm PT, M-F, [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Greater Asia, Middle East, and Canada.

Quantity

613,800 total units (575,221 units in US)