Events

Recall of Device Recall Alaris

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
    75353
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1520-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-11-01
  • 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=150118
  • 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
    Reports where the low battery alarm and/or the very low battery alarm are not being triggered before the battery is discharged and all infusion channels are stopped.
  • Action
    A customer letter dated 11/1/2016 will be sent to all customers to inform them that BD has identified an issue with the Alaris System PC unit. The letter informs the customers that BD has received reports for the Alaris PC units where the Low Battery alarm and/or the Very Low Battery alarm are not being triggered before the battery is discharged and all infusion channels are stopped. The letter informs the customers of the issue and recommended steps to take. Customers with recall related questions are instructed to contact BD Support Center at (888) 562-6018, 7-4pm PT, M-F, supportcenter@carefusion.com. Customers with adverse event reports are instructed to contact Customer Advocacy at (888) 812-3266, 24hrs/day, 7days/wk, customerfeedback@carefusion.com. Customers with technical questions regarding the Alaris System are instructed to contact Technical Support at (888) 812-3229, 6am-5pm PT, M-F, DL-US-INF-TechSupport@carefusion.com.

Device

Device Recall Alaris
  • Model / Serial
    all units
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Greater Asia, Middle East, and Canada.
  • Product Description
    Alaris System PC unit, model no. 8000 and 8015. The central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris infusion pump System.
  • 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