Events

Recall of Device Recall Alaris Syringe Pump, Model No. 8110

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

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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
    71655
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-2362-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-07-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-08-14
  • 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=138585
  • 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
    Channel error code is displayed on the pc unit with an audio and visual alarm, and on the syringe module. after the error is cleared on the pcu, the syringe pump is unresponsive to key presses until the next power cycle, or the module is detached and reattached.
  • Action
    An Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter was sent on 7/20/15 to customers who purchased the Alaris Syringe Module (Model 8110) to inform them that CareFusion has identified an issue with the Alaris Syringe module manufactured between March 2014 through September 2014. The letter informs customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. CareFusion will replace the syringe drive train assembly on the affected units and adjust, if required. CareFusion will contact all affected customers within 60 days to initiate the scheduling process for the remediation. Customers are instructed to contact CareFusion Support Center (888-562-6018, 7am-4pm PT, M-F, supportcenter@carefusion.com) for recall related questions. Customers are instructed to contact Customer Advocacy (888-812-3266, 24hrs/day, 7days/wk, customerfeedback@carefusion.com) for adverse event reports. Customer are instructed to contact Technical Support (888-812-3229, 6am-5pm PT, M-F, dl-us-inf-techsupport@carefusion.com) for technical questions. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed customer response card to expedite the corrective action process. A urgent recall letter for the expansion of the affected units was sent on 10/15/15 to inform customers of the expanded recall. The letter informs customers that the firm has identified an issue with the Alaris Syringe module model 8110 after receiving reports of customers experiencing an channel error on the Alaris Syringe module Model 8110. The letter informs customers that the recall is an expansion of affected units outlined in the CareFusion recall previously issued on 7/20/15. The letter provides the customers with the affected units, issue, potential risk, and actions to be taken. The corrective action for the expanded serial numbers will not change. The affected Alaris Syringe modules will be remediated with a hardware inspection and an adjustment, if required. CareFusion will contact all affected c

Device

Device Recall Alaris Syringe Pump, Model No. 8110
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, Middle East, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
  • Product Description
    Alaris Syringe Pump, Model No. 8110. Delivers fluids. || Expansion of Affected Units: || BOM Housing Assembly Service, Part No. 49000226, and Lower Housing/Carriage Block Assembly, Part No. 148188-100.
  • 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