Alaris System Inter-Unit Interface (IUI) Connectors. The Modules include the following: Alaris PC Unit, Model Numbers 80

FDA device recall Z-1794-2009 · posted 2009-08-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Cardinal Health 303 dba Cardinal Health

Reason for recall

There is a potential risk of IUI connector failure in the Alaris System when these connectors become corroded or contaminated, which may result in an interruption of infusion with an audible and visual alarm. IUI connectors can become corroded or contaminated when exposed to fluid spills or improper cleaning. This notification is to reinforce the importance of inspection of IUI connectors prior

Action taken

The recall was initiated on June 12, 2009 with the firm forwarding via UPS an Urgent: Medical Device Recall Notification with attached Customer Response Card to the Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Pharmacy, Director of Biomedical Engineering, Director of Nursing & Director of Risk Management of all of the affected consignees. Customers were also asked to please promptly complete and return the enclosed Customer Response Card to expedite the correction process. The Recall Notification informed the consignees of: (A) PROBLEM #1: Occlusion Warning Message for Alaris Pump Module; (B) PROBLEM #2 Syringe volume Warning Message for Alaris PCA module; (C) PROBLEM #3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection circuitry; (D) PROBLEM #4 Fluid Ingress and (E) PROBLEM #5 Alaris System Inter-Unit Interface (IUI) Connectors Labeling. The recall notice included "Required Action for Users & Follow-up actions by Cardinal Health for all five problems. Customers were also asked to report any adverse reactions experienced with the use of this product, and/or quality problems to the FDA's MedWatch Program. In addition, customer were provided the following contact information for the recall: (1) Cardinal Health Recall Center for general questions: By phone at 1-888-562-6018 7am to 5pm (Pacific) ; (2) Customer Advocacy for adverse reports: By phone at 1-800-854-7120, Option 1, Option 1, Option 3 or by email at customerfeedback@cardinalhealth.com 24 hours a day, Sunday-Saturday; (3) Technical Support for Technical Questions regarding the Alaris System: By phone at 1-888-562-6018, 6am-5pm (Pacific). The firm followed-up with the release of a nationwide press statement regarding this issue on July 29, 2009. The press release indicated serial numbers of affected devices, as well as CareFusions short term instructions to customers, and the firms strategy to fix the affected devices can be found at: www.cardinalhealth.com/alaris/medical-device-recall/ (This informatio

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

FRN

Quantity affected

500,000 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US (including Puerto Rico and Guam), Germany, England, Canada, Netherlands, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

Date initiated

2009-06-12

Date posted

2009-08-03

Date terminated

2012-03-19

Location

San Diego, CA

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