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Device product

Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps are designed for use in care areas for the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates. These pumps are indicated for use by healthcare professionals in the delivery of IV solutions, drug solutions, blood or blood products, and enteral feedings in continuous, intermittent, and body weight delivery modes.

Z-0540-2014

November 22, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Event
Event 66987
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
9560 (8601 US, 959 OUS)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0540-2014

Official wording

Reason: Smiths Medical is conducting a recall involving all Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps. Smiths Medical has identified an issue with electrical shorting at the AC power receptacle. Shorting can occur when saline solution or other conductive fluids (e.g., potassium chloride) enter the AC power receptacle. When this happens, sparking and/ or flames, accompanied by smoke, may appear at the AC po

Code information: All Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Pumps in the field are affected by this Field Safety Corrective Action.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide ) including the states of : AZ, NY, TN, MS, AR, WV, VA, VT, PA, DE, DC, OH, CO, NH, MI, CA, FL, CT, WA, MD, NM, RI, MA, TX, NC, IL, KY, WI and MI., and the countries of CANADA, SAUDI ARABIA and AUSTRALIA.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Smiths Medical is conducting a recall involving all Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps. Smiths Medical has identified an issue with electrical shorting at the AC power receptacle. Shorting can occur when saline solution or other conductive fluids (e.g., potassium chloride) enter the AC power receptacle. When this happens, sparking and/ or flames, accompanied by smoke, may appear at the AC po