Alaris PCA Pump, Model 8120. The firm name on the label is CareFusion. The Alaris Syringe Pump module and Alaris PCA module are infusion pump modules for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump delivers medication or fluids in a manner similar to current syringe pumps on the market. The modules are indicated for use on adults, pediatrics and neonates for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous, subcutaneous or epidural. The Alaris Syringe pump and PCA modules can be connected to the Alaris PC unit which is the central programming, monitoring, and power supply component for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump uses standard, plastic piston syringes and single-use administration sets with luer-lock connectors.

The syringe plunger grippers may fail to automatically close around the syringe plunger press when the gripper control knob has been closed.

The recalling firm issued "Medical Device Safety Notification, dated November 17, 2017, via UPS. The letter describes the potential issue, affected products, potential risks, and required action for the users. The actions noted that clinicians can continue to use the device and follow the Alaris System User Manual for proper loading of the syringe. Per the manual, clinicians should ensure the plunger grippers lock and hold the syringe plunger in place. The Biomedical Engineering can detect if the device has this issue and if the issue described occurs, the user is to contact BD Support Center or email them to schedule service of the device at the BD Service Depot. Enclosed with the notification letter was a list of affected serial numbers, an excerpt from the user manual to "Prepare Syringe and Administration Set (Syringe Module)", and a customer response card to be returned via mail, email or FAX to confirm the notification has been received. For further questions, please call (858) 617-5977.