Smiths Medical Medfusion model 3500 syringe Infusion pump, software version V3.0.6. Model 3500. Rx Only. Smiths Medical MD, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota 55112 (USA).
FDA Recall Z-0650-2010 · Posted 2010-01-15
Recalling FirmSmiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFRN
Date Initiated2009-11-16
Date Terminated2011-12-18
Product Quantity5393
Reason for Recall
Smiths Medical has become aware of an increased trend in reports of Motor Not Running (MNR) and Motor Rate Error (MRE) alarm message events with certain Medfusion Syringe Infusion Pumps, Models 3010A and 3500 (Pump). MNR/ MRE are high priority alarm messages which can occur for a variety of reasons as part of the usual self-test functionality of the Pump. The Pump is designed so that when its so
Firm Action
An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated November 16, 2009, was sent to customers beginning November 16, 2009. The letter described the issue, identified affected devices, and asked that affected devices be returned to Smiths Medical to be inspected, repaired, if necessary, and returned back to medical facility. A Confirmation Form is also asked to be completed and returned to Smiths Medical.
To return Pumps or for questions regarding this Urgent Recall Notice, please contact Smiths Medical Customer Service Department at 1~866-270-7060.
Please report any issues with these Pumps please contact Smiths Medical Technical Customer Service Department at 1866-216-8806.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY,OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, including Guam, Puerto Rico. OUS to include: Canada, Chile, Czech Republic,, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Lebanon, Malaysia, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.