B. Braun recalls Infusomat Large Volume Pump Battery Packs with potential medication interruption risk. Upstream occlusion alarms may falsely stop infusion, causing hemodynamic instability or life-threatening complications. 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 certain Infusomat Large Volume Pump battery packs because they may falsely stop medication delivery, risking serious health issues or death. This happens when the alarm incorrectly signals a blockage when none exists.
The battery pack may trigger a false alarm that stops medication delivery. This interruption can cause hemodynamic instability, requiring medical intervention to prevent permanent health damage or death.
Patients using the recalled battery packs for high-risk medications are most at risk. Healthcare facilities and individuals with specific serial numbers listed in the recall are affected.
Check the serial numbers on the battery pack: 878498 to 881897, plus additional numbers listed in the recall update (133238, 133975, etc.). The product is the Infusomat Large Volume Pump Non-Wireless Battery Pack.
Immediately stop using the recalled battery pack as it may cause medication interruption leading to serious health risks.
The recalled battery pack is the Infusomat Large Volume Pump Non-Wireless Battery Pack with serial numbers 878498 to 881897 and additional numbers listed in the recall update.
Yes, the recall states that in some cases, this issue may lead to death due to medication interruption.
Check the serial number on the battery pack; affected units have serial numbers between 878498 and 881897, plus additional numbers listed in the recall update.
We’ve drafted a message you can send B. Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0124-2024 — B. Braun B. Braun Hello, I own a B. Braun that is covered by recall Z-0124-2024 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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