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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Medfusion Syringe Pump Models: 3500, 3500-0600-00, 3500-0600-01, 3500-0600-249, 3500-0600-50, 3500-0600-51, 3500-0600-82, 3500-306, 3500-402, 3500-414, 3500-415, 3500-500, 3500BC, 3500E, 3500G, 3500SD, 3500SD-500, 3500VX, 3500VX-306, 3500VX-414, 3500VX-415, 3500VX-500, 3500ZE, Software Versions 6.0.0, 6.0.1

Reported: June 29, 2022 Initiated: April 18, 2022 #Z-1272-2022

Product Description

Medfusion Syringe Pump Models: 3500, 3500-0600-00, 3500-0600-01, 3500-0600-249, 3500-0600-50, 3500-0600-51, 3500-0600-82, 3500-306, 3500-402, 3500-414, 3500-415, 3500-500, 3500BC, 3500E, 3500G, 3500SD, 3500SD-500, 3500VX, 3500VX-306, 3500VX-414, 3500VX-415, 3500VX-500, 3500ZE, Software Versions 6.0.0, 6.0.1

Reason for Recall

Multiple issues with the potential for interruption of therapy or over-infusion: 1. Primary Audible Alarm (PAA), 2. Unanticipated Depleted Battery Alarms, 3. Time Base Alarm, 4. Intermittent Volume Over Time (IVOT) - Infusion Continues after System Failure, 5. Clearing of Program Volume Delivered (PVD), 6. False Alarm for Rate Below Recommended Minimum for Syringe Size, 7. Incorrect Bolus or Loading Dose Time Display, 8. Domain Name Server (DNS) Port 1001

Details

Recalling Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Units Affected
65093 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including US Virgin Islands, Countries of: AE, AL, AT, AU, BE, BM, BN, BS, CA, CH, CL, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DO, ES, FI, FR, GB, HK, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IR, IT, KR, KW, LB, LK, MU, MX, MY, NL, NZ, OM, PA, PH, PK, PL, PT, QA, SA, SE, SG, TR, TT, VI, and VN.
Location
Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medfusion Syringe Pump Models: 3500, 3500-0600-00, 3500-0600-01, 3500-0600-249, 3500-0600-50, 3500-0600-51, 3500-0600-82, 3500-306, 3500-402, 3500-414, 3500-415, 3500-500, 3500BC, 3500E, 3500G, 3500SD, 3500SD-500, 3500VX, 3500VX-306, 3500VX-414, 3500VX-415, 3500VX-500, 3500ZE, Software Versions 6.0.0, 6.0.1. Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD Inc.. Units affected: 65093 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Multiple issues with the potential for interruption of therapy or over-infusion: 1. Primary Audible Alarm (PAA), 2. Unanticipated Depleted Battery Alarms, 3. Time Base Alarm, 4. Intermittent Volume Over Time (IVOT) - Infusion Continues after System Failure, 5. Clearing of Program Volume Delivered (PVD), 6. False Alarm for Rate Below Recommended Minimum for Syringe Size, 7. Incorrect Bolus or Loading Dose Time Display, 8. Domain Name Server (DNS) Port 1001
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 29, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1272-2022.