Events

Recall of Alaris Pump VersaSafe Infusion Set, Model No. 2122-0007

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
    73238
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1179-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-02-15
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-10-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=143611
  • 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
    Set, administration, intravascular - Product Code FPA
  • Reason
    Carefusion is recalling the alaris versasafe infusion set because of separation and/or leakages at the versasafe split septum port and tubing may lead to leakage of the administration set.
  • Action
    A customer notification letter dated 2/15/16 will be sent to customers to inform them that CareFusion is recalling the Alaris VersaSafe Infusion set number 2122-0007, Lot number 13085603. The letter informs the customers that Separation or leakage at the VersaSafe split septum port and tubing may lead to leakage of the administration set. The separation and leakage may occur during infusion. The letter informs customers of the potential risk and actions to be taken. Customers with recall related equations are instructed to contact CareFusion Support Center at (888) 562-6018, 7am-4pm PST. Customers with adverse event reports are instructed to contact Customer Advocacy at (888)812-3266, customerfeedback@carefusion.com, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed mandatory customer response card to acknowledge the receipt of the customer communication.

Device

Alaris Pump VersaSafe Infusion Set, Model No. 2122-0007

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