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Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. recalls Smiths Medical, Medfusion¿ Syringe Infusion Pump, Model 4000, Software Version V1.0 & V1.1, Reorder Numbers 4000-0100-5
Recalled August 8, 2012 · FDA recall Z-2107-2012 · Smiths Medical ASD
Hazard
Smiths Medical has identified a software anomaly in the Medfusion 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump that causes a device history log corruption and triggers a Watchdog Fail-Safe alarm. When the device exhibits this failure mode, visual and audible alarms will sound and the device ceases operation. · FDA Class I
Units
607 pumps (257 USA, 350 Canada)
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Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the state of CA, and country of Canada.
Description
Smiths Medical has identified a software anomaly in the Medfusion 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump that causes a device history log corruption and triggers a Watchdog Fail-Safe alarm. When the device exhibits this failure mode, visual and audible alarms will sound and the device ceases operation.
Product
Smiths Medical, Medfusion¿ Syringe Infusion Pump, Model 4000, Software Version V1.0 & V1.1, Reorder Numbers 4000-0100-50, 4000-0100-95, 4000-0101-50, 4000-0101-51, and 4000-0101-78. Designed for use in care areas for the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates.
Manufacturer(s)
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →