Recall Z-0863-2024 ยท FRN Pump, Infusion
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
smiths medical Medfusion Model 3500 Syringe pump
| Date | Feb 1, 2024 (initiated Dec 19, 2023) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Medfusion syringe pumps, with software versions before v6.0.0, may have the following issues:1. Delivery During Motor Not Running High Priority Alarm, 2. Infusion Restarted with Incorrect Parameters, 3. Screen Lock, 4. Interruption of Bolus or Loading Dose Delivery, 5. Pump Displays Incorrect Bolus/Loading Dose, 6. Loading/Bolus Dose Below the Minimum Recommended Rate, 7. Motor Rate Error, 8. Incorrect Recall Last Settings, 9. Corrupt Configuration, 10. Auto Lock, 11. Toolbox Configuration Loading Dose Time Values. Smiths Medical corrected all issues included in this notification in previous |
| Root cause | Software Design Change |
| Action | Smiths Medical issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRRECTION notice to its consignees on 12/16/2023 by letter delivered via traceable means. The notice explained the issues with the pumps, the potential risks involved with their use, and requested the following actions be taken: 1. Locate all affected pumps in your possession and ensure all users or potential users of these devices are immediately made aware of this notification and proposed mitigations. Please ensure you have the most recent Medfusion software installed on your pumps. 2. Complete and return the attached Response Form to smit |
| Quantity | 93177 pumps |
| Distribution | worldwide |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K040899 | MEDEX 3000 SERIES MR SYRINGE INFUSION PUMP Medex, Inc., Apr 30, 2004 |