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FDA Device Recall #Z-1134-2018 — Class II — November 13, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1134-2018
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated November 13, 2017
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Location Minneapolis, MN
Product Type Devices
Quantity 16,600 pumps total

Product Description

Medfusion Syringe Pump 4000 Series The Medfusion¿ Syringe Infusion Pumps are indicated for the following uses: 1) 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; 4) In critical care, anesthesia, neonatal, and pediatric applications or other healthcare settings where use of the syringe infusion pump can be monitored or supervised by a clinician; 5) Inside the MRI room mounted outside the 150 Gauss line and with shielded magnets of field strength of 1.5 Tesla.

Reason for Recall

Certain Medfusion Syringe Pump Models, Series 3100, 3500, and 4000, may not recognize or may misidentify loaded medication syringes. The inability of a pump to recognize a syringe (i.e. the size of the syringe is unknown to the pump) results in an inability to complete pump programming. Misidentification of a syringe is where the pump misinterprets the syringe size.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution- US nationwide Distribution and to the countries of : Australia, Barbados, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Jamaica, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Lot / Code Information

Product Codes: 4000-0101-50, 4000-0101-51, 4000-0105-50, 4000-0105-51, 4000-0150-78, 4000-0106-00, 4000-0106-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.