Recall Z-1020-2007 ยท FRN Pump, Infusion
Cardinal Health 303 Inc DBA Alaris Products
All IV Administration Infusion Sets intended for use with the Gemini Infusion Pump and Alaris Pump module (a.k.a. Medley Pump module) including: Alaris SmartSite Low Sorbing Set, Alaris Vented Syringe Adapter Set, Alaris Burette Set, Cardinal Health SmartSite Infusion Set, Alaris Infusion Set, Alaris SmartSite Burette Set, Cardinal Health SmartSite Burette Set, Alaris SmartSite Administration Se
| Date | Aug 2, 2007 (initiated Jun 18, 2007) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | It has been determined that with low probability, over-infusion may occur as a result of an open safety clamp fitment (a.k.a. Flo-Stop fitment) on the pumping segment, whether opened intentionally in the course of expected clinical practice, or as a result of inadvertent action. The over-infusion occurrence is dependent on the user not closing the roller clamp first, as required by clinical practi |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | The field action will consist of a mailing and will be conducted through consignees (distributors) in the affected countries as well as direct customers for all IV Administration sets intended for use with Gemini Infusion Pumps and Alaris/Medley Pump modules. The customers and distributors will be notified by registered return receipt mail. For direct customers, separate letters will be sent to the Director of Nursing, Director of Materials and Director of Risk Management at each facility. Distributors will be sent multiple copies of the Safety Alert Notification and Tip Sheets; along with a c |
| Quantity | >2,000,000 units produced annually |
| Distribution | Worldwide including USA, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Per |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K862295 | MODEL PC-2 VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP/CONTROLLER Imed Corp., Sep 23, 1986 |