Events

Recall of Device Recall Alaris Pump Module 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
    62642
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-2205-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-06-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-08-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-05-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=111240
  • 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
    The recall was initiated because carefusion has identified a potential risk associated with the alaris pump module model 8100. the pump module door keypad overlay may separate from the keypad assembly.
  • Action
    CareFusion sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated July 20, 2012. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The potential risk identified in the letter was that when the pump module door keypad overlay has delaminated (loose, peeled away or separated from the door assembly) this could cause a potential for fluid ingress which could lead to a keypad malfunction causing termination of infusion with alarm. Termination of infusion could result in serious injury or death. Customers were informed that CareFusion will contact their facility with in 60 days of receiving the notification to schedule a visit to replace the door assembly of their affected pump module. Customers with recall related questions were instructed to contact CareFusion Support Center at (888) 562-6018. Customers with adverse event reports questions were instructed to contact Customer advocacy at (800) 854-7128, option 1, option 1, option 3 or e-mail at customer feedback @carefusion.com. Customers with technical questions were instructed to contact technical support at (888) 812-3229. Customers were instructed to promptly complete and return the enclosed Customer Response Card to expedite the corrective action process.

Device

Device Recall Alaris Pump Module Model 8100
  • Model / Serial
    Model 8100; Lot/Serial numbers-various
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, European Union, and South Africa.
  • Product Description
    Alaris Pump Module Model 8100 (formerly Medley Pump Module) || Subsequent Product Code: FPA. || The Pump module is intended for facilities that utilize infusion for the delivery of fluids, medications, blood, and blood products using continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration; such as, intravenous (IV), intra-arterial (IA),subcutaneous, epidural, enteral, or irrigation of fluid spaces. The Pump module is indicated for use on adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
  • 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