FDA Recall Terminated

Alaris Pump Module model 8100. Subsequent product code: FPA The Pump module is intended for facilities that utilize infusion for the delivery of fluids, medications, blood, and blood products using continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration; such as, intravenous (IV), intra-arterial (IA),subcutaneous, epidural, enteral, or irrigation of fluid spaces. The Pump module is indicated for use on adults, pediatrics, and neonates.

Recall: Z-2185-2012 · Initiated June 29, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2185-2012
Event Number
55121
Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
FEI Number
2016493
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
June 29, 2012
Posted
August 15, 2012
Terminated
August 26, 2015
Address
10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92121-4386

Description

Alaris Pump Module model 8100. Subsequent product code: FPA The Pump module is intended for facilities that utilize infusion for the delivery of fluids, medications, blood, and blood products using continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration; such as, intravenous (IV), intra-arterial (IA),subcutaneous, epidural, enteral, or irrigation of fluid spaces. The Pump module is indicated for use on adults, pediatrics, and neonates.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Carefusion identified a potential risk associated with the Alaris Pump module model 8100. Carefusion has received reports of customers experiencing motor stalls during infusion with Alaris Pump Module (model 8100) manufactured between August 2010 and July 2011.

Action

CareFusion sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated July 20, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Required action for users instructed high risk patients undergoing infusions at high rates, consider having additional devices as back up. Clinicians should weigh the risk/benefit to the patients before continuing to use the device. Customers with recall related questions were instructed to contact Carefusion support center at (888) 562-6018. Customers with adverse event report questions were instructed to contact customer advocacy at (800) 854-7128, option 1, option 1, option 3 or email at [email protected]. Customers with technical questions regarding the Alaris system were instructed to contact Technical support at (888) 812-3229. For questions regarding this recall call 858-617-4000.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: South Africa and Canada. Additional Countries: Netherlands.

Quantity

102,248 units