Events

Recall of Alaris Pump model 8100

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by CareFusion 303, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    68066
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-1567-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-04-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-05-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-03-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=126894
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Pump, infusion - Product Code FRN
  • Reason
    Carefusion is recalling the alaris pump model 8100 version 9.1.18 because it may have a software issue that results in situation where the pump module will not properly delay an infusion when the "delay until" option or "multidose" feature is used.
  • Action
    CareFusion sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated April 23, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter informed the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were informed that if the infusion starts earlier or later than intended and is not immediately detected and stopped by the clinician this could result in serious injury or death. Customers are informed although no adverse events or deaths have been reported there is a potential for this risk. If customers experience the issue while using the Alaris Pump module then they are instructed to contact CareFusion Customer Advocacy at (888) 812-3266. Customers are instructed to promptly complete and return the enclosed Customer Response Card to expedite the corrective action process. For questions regarding this recall call 858-617-4000.

Device

Alaris Pump model 8100
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, AE, AU, and KW.
  • Product Description
    Alaris Pump model 8100 with software version 9.1.18 and software upgrade kits with "Delay Until" Option and "Multidose" Feature || The Alaris Pump module is a large volume infusion pump offered under the Alaris System. The Alaris Pump module will deliver medication and fluids using IV administration sets for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous or epidural.
  • Manufacturer
    CareFusion 303, Inc.

Manufacturer

CareFusion 303, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    CareFusion 303, Inc., 10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego CA 92121-4386
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • Source
    USFDA