Events

Recall of Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110

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
    74508
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2879-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-08-08
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=147801
  • 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
    A software anomaly with the alaris syringe module software version 9.15 may cause an infusion to unexpectedly stop when the syringe module is transitioning from one rate to another.
  • Action
    The firm, BD, sent an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated 8/8/16 to customers to inform them that BD has identified a software anomaly associated with the Alaris Syringe module software version 9.15. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the instructions and promptly complete and return the Customer Response Card to expedite the corrective action process. Customers with recall related questions are instructed to contact the BD Support Center at (888) 562-6018. Customers with adverse event reports are instructed to contact customer advocacy at (888) 812-3266. Customers with technical questions regarding the Alaris System are instructed to contact Technical Support at (888) 812-3229.

Device

Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110
  • Model / Serial
    Software version 9.15
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US(nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Australia and United Arab Emirates.
  • Product Description
    Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110 with software version 9.15 || The Alaris Syringe Pump module is part of the Alaris System. The syringe pump delivers fluids in a manner similar to current syringe pumps on the market. Up to four Alaris Syringe pump modules can be connected to the Alaris PC unit which is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System. The syringe pump uses standard, single-use administration sets and syringes with luer-lock connectors.
  • 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