PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Medfusion¿ Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump, with PharmGuard¿ Server Software (PGS). Sold under the following names: MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.0; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, v1.1.1, v1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, V1.1.1, V1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.6, V1.6.1 Product Usage: The pumps are indicated for the following uses: 1. In the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates including bl

Reported: October 2, 2019 Initiated: October 15, 2018 #Z-2554-2019

Product Description

Medfusion¿ Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump, with PharmGuard¿ Server Software (PGS). Sold under the following names: MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.0; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, v1.1.1, v1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, V1.1.1, V1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.6, V1.6.1 Product Usage: The pumps are indicated for the following uses: 1. In the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates including blood or blood products, lipids, drugs, antibiotics, enteral solutions and other therapeutic fluids; 2. By the following delivery routes: arterial, epidural, intravenous, intrathecal, subcutaneous, and enteral; 3. By the following delivery modes: continuous, volume/time, mass, body weight, intermittent and bolus.

Reason for Recall

Customers who utilize PharmGuard¿ Server Software (PGS) with Medfusion¿ 4000 pumps manufactured prior to November 10, 2017, may experience wireless network connectivity issues on certain pumps due to a potential Radio Module issue on some Medfusion¿ 4000 pumps.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Units Affected
20,884 devices
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CN, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV and country of Canada.
Location
Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medfusion¿ Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump, with PharmGuard¿ Server Software (PGS). Sold under the following names: MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.0; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, v1.1.1, v1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, V1.1.1, V1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.6, V1.6.1 Product Usage: The pumps are indicated for the following uses: 1. In the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates including blood or blood products, lipids, drugs, antibiotics, enteral solutions and other therapeutic fluids; 2. By the following delivery routes: arterial, epidural, intravenous, intrathecal, subcutaneous, and enteral; 3. By the following delivery modes: continuous, volume/time, mass, body weight, intermittent and bolus.. Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD Inc.. Units affected: 20,884 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Customers who utilize PharmGuard¿ Server Software (PGS) with Medfusion¿ 4000 pumps manufactured prior to November 10, 2017, may experience wireless network connectivity issues on certain pumps due to a potential Radio Module issue on some Medfusion¿ 4000 pumps.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 2, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2554-2019.