Recall of BD Alaris PCU REF 8015 infusion pumps with specific lot numbers due to syringes not validated for patient-controlled analgesia use. Affected users should check their pump model and lot numbers.
Alaris PCA Module 8120, Patient Controlled Analgesia infusion pump: compatible syringes labeling contains syringes that have not been validated.
BD Alaris PCU REF 8015 infusion pumps with certain lot numbers were recalled because the syringes that come with them haven't been tested to work safely with patient-controlled analgesia pumps. This could lead to incorrect dosing or other safety issues if used without proper validation.
The syringes included with these pumps have not been validated for use with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps. This means they might not deliver medication correctly, potentially causing incorrect dosing or other safety issues.
Patients using BD Alaris PCU REF 8015 infusion pumps with the listed lot numbers are affected. Healthcare providers who use these pumps with unvalidated syringes are at higher risk.
Check your BD Alaris PCU REF 8015 pump's lot number against the list: 10885403516030, 10885403515316, 10885403812033, 10885403515286, 10885403812026, 10885403515293, 10885403494291, 10885403515309, 10885403812002.
Compare your pump's lot number to the list provided in the recall notice.
No, the recall does not require stopping use immediately. Check your lot number to see if your pump is affected.
Contact BD Alaris customer support to get the correct syringes for your pump model.
The recall states that unvalidated syringes might not work correctly with PCA pumps, which could lead to incorrect dosing or safety issues.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BD Alaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0184-2024 — BD Alaris BD Alaris Hello, I own a BD Alaris that is covered by recall Z-0184-2024 from BD Alaris. 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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