FDA Recall Terminated

Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 with software versions 9.17 and 9.19; Central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System.

Recall: Z-2064-2016 · Initiated May 12, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2064-2016
Event Number
74142
Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
FEI Number
2016493
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
May 12, 2016
Terminated
December 24, 2018
Address
10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92121-4386

Description

Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 with software versions 9.17 and 9.19; Central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System.

Reason

A patient weight can be populated incorrectly under certain conditions when using the RESTORE feature to restore infusions running on the Alaris LVP module model 8100 and the Alaris Syringe module model 8110.

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter was sent to customers on 5/31/16 to inform them that BD had identified an issue with the Alaris System PC unit model 8015 with software versions 9.17 and 9.19. Firm has received reports that a patient weight can be populated incorrectly under certain conditions when using the RESTORE feature to restore infusions running on the Alaris LVP module model 8100 and the Alaris Syringe module model 8110. The letter informs the customers of the potential risk and the required action for users. Customers are informed that BD will contact them within 60 days to initiate the scheduling process for the software upgrade installation.

Distribution

Distributed US (nationwide) and in Canada.

Quantity

69,693 units