BD Alaris Pump Module 8100: Connectivity Issues with Hospital Networks
Recall of BD Alaris Pump Module model 8100 with specific UDI-DI codes due to potential connectivity problems with hospital networks caused by daylight savings time adjustments.
Lower-risk recall
Due to a number of modules flashed with a date and time associated with the daylight savings time (DST) adjustment that may cause connectivity issue with hospital networks. This issue only affects the Interoperability workflow for devices with a DST invalid timestamp, impacting connectivity of the PCU to the hospital network
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What happened, in plain English
BD Alaris Pump Module model 8100 units with specific UDI-DI codes were recalled because they may have connectivity issues with hospital networks due to incorrect daylight savings time settings. This could affect the system's ability to communicate with hospital networks during certain workflows. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/50714-bd-alaris-pump-module-8100-connectivity-issues-with-hospital-networks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/50714-bd-alaris-pump-module-8100-connectivity-issues-with-hospital-networks · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1217-2026
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“BD Alaris Pump Module 8100: Connectivity Issues with Hospital Networks.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/50714-bd-alaris-pump-module-8100-connectivity-issues-with-hospital-networks. Based on FDA recall #Z-1217-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1217-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The pump modules were flashed with a date and time associated with daylight savings time adjustments that could cause invalid timestamps. This may lead to connectivity problems with hospital networks specifically for the Interoperability workflow, affecting how the pump communicates with the hospital's system.
Who’s affected
Healthcare facilities using BD Alaris Pump Module model 8100 with the listed UDI-DI codes are most at risk. Patients receiving fluid administration through this system may be affected if the connectivity issue impacts treatment workflows.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UDI-DI code 10885403810046 on the pump module. The affected units are part of the BD Alaris System with Guardrails Suite MX and have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
BD Alaris- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the UDI-DI code and serial numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your pump module is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 4 states.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, IN, OH, and VA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using this pump module immediately?
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. Affected units may continue to be used but should be checked for connectivity issues.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1217-2026 (November 6, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1217-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.