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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

CareFusion Alaris PCA Module, Model 8120

Reported: March 11, 2020 Initiated: February 4, 2020 #Z-1362-2020

Product Description

CareFusion Alaris PCA Module, Model 8120

Reason for Recall

1)Error 255-XX-XXX results in inability to edit settings 2)Delay options programming may result in no KVO rate/therapy interruption 3)Software errors results in no low battery alarm/infusion stopping 4)Medium priority KVO/End of Infusion alarms may result in unrecognized infusion completion 5)Custom concentration data entry errors results in concentrations being lower/higher than medication orders

Details

Recalling Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Units Affected
83015
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: (U.S. Nationwide) to states of: CO, SC, NY, CA, LA, TX, AK, ID, VA, DE, FL, PA, KY, KS, TN, WA, MS, IL, GA, AR, NC, NV, NE, OR, RI, WI, HI, GU, PR, MA, IA, CT, MI, AZ, ME, MT, IN, OH, WV, WY, MN, AL, NH, OK, DC, NJ, MO, SD, UT, NM, MD, VT, MP, ND, AS; and countries of: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, South Africa, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and the European Union.
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CareFusion Alaris PCA Module, Model 8120. Recalled by CareFusion 303, Inc.. Units affected: 83015.
Why was this product recalled?
1)Error 255-XX-XXX results in inability to edit settings 2)Delay options programming may result in no KVO rate/therapy interruption 3)Software errors results in no low battery alarm/infusion stopping 4)Medium priority KVO/End of Infusion alarms may result in unrecognized infusion completion 5)Custom concentration data entry errors results in concentrations being lower/higher than medication orders
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 11, 2020. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1362-2020.