B. Braun recalls wireless Infusomat Large Volume Pumps with upstream occlusion alarms that may stop medication flow, risking hemodynamic instability or death. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Upstream occlusion alarm may sound when no occlusion exists, and the device will stop pumping. Interruption to the infusion of high-risk medications may lead to hemodynamic instability requiring medical intervention to prevent permanent impairment to body structures or body functions. In some cases, this may be life-threatening or may lead to death.
B. Braun is recalling wireless Infusomat Large Volume Pumps that may stop pumping when no blockage exists, potentially causing dangerous medication interruptions. This could lead to serious health issues or death if high-risk medications are interrupted.
The pump's alarm may falsely trigger when there's no blockage, causing it to stop delivering medication. This interruption can lead to unstable blood pressure or heart function, especially for critical medications. In severe cases, it may cause death.
Patients using the Infusomat pump for high-risk medications are most at risk. Healthcare providers who administer these medications with the pump are also affected.
Check the serial number on the pump's label. Affected units have serial numbers between 868497 and 892669, with additional numbers added in August 2024.
Immediately stop using the pump if it has a serial number in the affected range.
The pump's upstream occlusion alarm may falsely trigger, stopping medication delivery and risking hemodynamic instability or death.
Serial numbers from 868497 to 892669, with additional numbers added in August 2024.
Look for the serial number on the pump's label; affected units have serial numbers in the range 868497-892669 or the additional numbers listed.
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Subject: Recall Z-0123-2024 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-0123-2024 from B. Braun. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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