Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2554-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Smiths Medical ASD Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Quantity | 20,884 devices |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN, United States |
Official product description
Medfusion Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump, with PharmGuard Server Software (PGS). Sold under the following names: MEDFUSION 4000 Pump V1.0; MEDFUSION 4000 Pump V1.1, v1.1.1, v1.1.2; MEDFUSION 4000 Pump V1.1, V1.1.1, V1.1.2; MEDFUSION 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION 4000 Pump V1.6, V1.6.1 Product Usage: The pumps are indicated for the following uses: 1. In the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates including blood or blood products, lipids, drugs, antibiotics, enteral solutions and other therapeutic fluids; 2. By the following delivery routes: arterial, epidural, intravenous, intrathecal, subcutaneous, and enteral; 3. By the following delivery modes: continuous, volume/time, mass, body weight, intermittent and bolus.
Why the product was recalled
Customers who utilize PharmGuard Server Software (PGS) with Medfusion 4000 pumps manufactured prior to November 10, 2017, may experience wireless network connectivity issues on certain pumps due to a potential Radio Module issue on some Medfusion 4000 pumps.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CN, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV and country of Canada.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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