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smiths medical Medfusion Model 3500 Syringe pump

FDA device recall Z-0863-2024 · posted 2024-02-01 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Reason for recall
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 software updates and the corrections were carried forward into all subsequent software releases. Please ensure you have the most recent Medfusion software (v6.0.0) installed on your pumps.
Action taken
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 smithsmedical8045@sedgwick.com within ten days of receipt to acknowledge your understanding of this notification. 3. DISTRIBUTORS: If you have distributed potentially affected products to your customers, please immediately forward this notice to them. Request that they complete the response form and return it to smithsmedical8045@sedgwick.com. Inquires: To report adverse events or product complaints: Global Complaint Management, globalcomplaints@icumed.com, 1-(866)-216-8806 Additional information or technical assistance: Technical Support, icumed.custhelp.com/app/market-action Questions about this Field Correction Notice: Field Corrections, icumed.custhelp.com/app/market-action
Root cause
Software Design Change
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
FRN
Quantity affected
93177 pumps
Distribution
worldwide
Date initiated
2023-12-19
Date posted
2024-02-01
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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