CareFusion Alaris PCA Module, Model 8120

1)Error 255-XX-XXX results in inability to edit settings 2)Delay options programming may result in no KVO rate/therapy interruption 3)Software errors results in no low battery alarm/infusion stopping 4)Medium priority KVO/End of Infusion alarms may result in unrecognized infusion completion 5)Custom concentration data entry errors results in concentrations being lower/higher than medication orders

On 02/04/20, Urgent Medical Device Recall Notifications were mailed and posted on the firm's website: www.bd.com/alaris-system-software-recall Two notifications were posted: 1) Software versions 9.33 and prior, and 2) software version 12.1.0. On 02/05/20. Recall letters can be found at https://www.bd.com/en-us/recall-notifications/detail-mms-20-1953 Firm will contact all customers to initiate the scheduling process for the software update. Before the update customers were asked to so the following: 1) Software Errors related to System Error 255-XX-XXX: If the error occurs while administering a critical medication(s), continue the infusion while you expedite a replacement pump if one is readily available, or restart and reprogram the PC unit. 2) KVO Rate Not Available When Using Delay Options Programming: For software versions 9.19 and prior: Set a Callback alert of "After" or "Before and After." For all software versions: Do not use Delay Options when a KVO rate is required. 3) Low Battery Alarm Failure: Whenever possible, keep the PC unit plugged into AC power. 4) Keep Vein Open (KVO) / End of Infusion Alarms Priority: Check and increase the audio volume. 5) Use Errors related to Custom Concentration Programming: Only use custom concentration when the medication label does not match any of the drug concentration selections on the programming screen. Customers can call the following phone numbers for assistance: Customer Advocacy at 888-812-3266, Clinical and Pharmacy Support Center at 858-617-1316, Recall Support Center 888-562-6018, and Technical Support 888-812-3229. On 07/29/21, Follow up Medical Device Recall Notifications were mailed to customers informing them that a new software version, v12.1.2., is available to remediate this recalls issues. Complete the acknowledgement form and contact the Recall Support Center to schedule remediation.