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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Alaris Syringe Pump, Model 8110. The firm name on the label is CareFusion. The Alaris Syringe Pump module and Alaris PCA module are infusion pump modules for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump delivers medication or fluids in a manner similar to current syringe pumps on the market. The modules are indicated for use on adults, pediatrics and neonates for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous, subcutaneous or epidural. The Alaris Syringe pump and PCA 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 and PCA pump uses standard, plastic piston syringes and single-use administration sets with luer-lock connectors.

Z-0322-2018

November 17, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Event
Event 78588
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
73,611
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0322-2018

Official wording

Reason: The syringe plunger grippers may fail to automatically close around the syringe plunger press when the gripper control knob has been closed.

Code information: UDI 10885403810015. Product involved are those devices manufactured and/or serviced between 5/1/2013 through 4/30/2017.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution. There was also government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Mexico, Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and South Africa.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The syringe plunger grippers may fail to automatically close around the syringe plunger press when the gripper control knob has been closed.