Medical Device
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Z-1112-2013Class II

Alaris PC unit model 8015 with software version 9.12

CareFusion 303, Inc / initiated 2013-03-06 / Terminated / root cause: software

Carefusion Corporation began a recall of Alaris PC unit model 8015 with software version 9.12 Product Usage: The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The recall was initiated because Carefusion has identified potential risk associated with bolus programming with the Alaris PC unit (model 8015) software version 9.12. Automating infusion pump parameter input from...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1112-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
CareFusion 303, Inc
Product
Alaris PC unit model 8015 with software version 9.12 Product Usage: The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System
Product code
FRN Pump, Infusion
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because Carefusion has identified potential risk associated with bolus programming with the Alaris PC unit (model 8015) software version 9.12. Automating infusion pump parameter input from either the electronic medical record (EMR) or the Alaris Auto-ID module for a continuous infusion with a bolus dose option may result in a loss of information from the Guardrails Data s
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
Carefusion sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 6, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are required to confirm receipt of the notification by returning the Recall response card to Carefusion by postage-paid, self-addressed mail, fax, or email. The letter stated that a Carefusion representatives will contact customers by telephone to schedule field remediation. For questions call Carefusion Support Center at 888-562-6018, Customer Advocacy at 888-812-3266, and/or Technical Support at 888-812-3229.
Quantity in commerce
4,090 total units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution USA Nationwide and the countries of Australia and Canada.
Product codes and lots
not available

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1112-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1112-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated