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smiths medical Medfusion Model 4000 syringe pump

FDA Recall Z-0864-2024 · Posted 2024-02-01

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeFRN
Date Initiated2023-12-19
Product Quantity60146 pumps

Reason for Recall

Medfusion Model 4000 syringe infusion pumps, with the following software versions, may have the following issues: 1. Delivery During Motor Not Running High Priority Alarm (v1.0.0, v1.1.0, v1.1.1, v1.1.2), 2. Re-administered Loading Dose (v1.0.0, v1.1.0, v1.1.1, v1.1.2), 3. Incorrect Critical Data Failure Alarm, 4. Interruption of Bolus or Loading Dose Delivery (v1.0.0, v1.1.0, v1.1.1, v1.1.2), 5. Incorrect Total Bolus/Loading Dose Displayed (v1.1.0, v1.1.1, v1.1.2), 6. Volume Limit Before Bolus/Loading Dose Complete (v1.1.2), 7. Drug Library Lower Limit Displayed Incorrectly (v1.6.0, v1.6.1), 8. Depleted Battery Alarm (All versions previous to v1.6.5), 9. Loss of Wireless Connectivity (v1.5.0, v1.5.1, v1.6.0, v1.6.1, v1.6.4), 10. PharmGuard Server Password (v2.3, v2.4, v2.5). 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 installed on your pumps.

Firm Action

Smiths Medical issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRRECTION notice to its consignees on 12/19/2023 by letter delivered via traceable means. This notification details the issues and the affected software versions. Please note that the pump displays the installed software version on the startup screen after the pump is powered on. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. To report adverse events or product complaints: Global Complaint Management, [email protected], 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

Distribution Pattern

US nationwide, Canada, Great Britain, Bermuda, Australia, Germany, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Malaysia

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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