Events

Safety Alert for Alaris syringe pumps (all models)

According to Department of Health, this safety alert involved a device in Hong Kong that was produced by CareFusion.

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Alerts provide important information and recommendations about products. Even though an alert has been issued, it does not necessarily mean a product is considered to be unsafe. Safety Alerts, addressed to health workers and users, may include recalls. They can be written by manufacturers, but also by health officials.

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  • Type of Event
    Safety alert
  • Date
    2016-12-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-12-23
  • Event Country
    Hong Kong
  • Event Source
    DH
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.mdco.gov.hk/english/safety/recalls/recalls_20161223d.html
  • Notes / Alerts
    Hong Kong data is current through September 2018. All of the data comes from the Department of Health (Hong Kong), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of data from the U.S. and Hong Kong.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Medical Device Safety Alert
  • Reason
    Medical device safety alert: alaris syringe pumps the medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (mhra) of the united kingdom has posted a medical device safety alert concerning alaris syringe pumps (all models). alaris syringe pumps are manufactured by carefusion – using non-recommended syringes in alaris syringe pumps that have a broken spring in the plunger assembly may cause unintended bolus of medication. users are advised to: if the pump keeps showing ‘check syringe’ alarms, contact the manufacturer to discuss how to check the springs housed in the plunger holder; use only the recommended syringes listed in the instructions for use for these pumps; ensure all syringe pumps are regularly maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. for details, please refer to the mhra website: https://www.Gov.Uk/drug-device-alerts/alaris-syringe-pumps-all-models-risk-of-uncontrolled-bolus-of-medicine-with-non-recommended-syringes if you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions. posted on 23 december 2016.

Device

Alaris syringe pumps (all models)
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Description
    Medical Device Safety Alert: Alaris Syringe Pumps
  • Manufacturer
    CareFusion

Manufacturer

CareFusion