BD Alaris System PC Unit Model 8100 pump modules may have unresponsive keys due to fluid ingress, risking infusion delays that could cause serious injury or death in high-risk patients.
Pump Module keypad may exhibit keys that are unresponsive or stuck as a result of fluid ingress potentially resulting in a delay to the start of infusion or interruption of infusion. Delays in an infusion or interruption can cause serious injury or death in high-risk patient populations.
BD Alaris System PC Unit Model 8100 pump modules with unresponsive keys may cause infusion delays or interruptions, which can lead to serious injury or death in high-risk patients. Affected units were sold with specific serial numbers and part numbers.
Fluid entering the keypad can cause keys to become unresponsive or stuck. This may delay or interrupt the infusion process, which can be life-threatening for patients who need continuous, precise medication delivery.
Patients using BD Alaris infusion pumps with Model 8100 pump modules are at risk, particularly those with high-risk medical conditions requiring precise infusion timing.
Check for BD Alaris System PC Unit Model 8100 pump modules with serial numbers listed in the recall notice. Replacement kits with part numbers 49000239, 49000346, 49000438, or 49000439 are also affected.
Test if keys on the pump module are unresponsive or stuck after starting the infusion.
Fluid ingress into the keypad can cause keys to become unresponsive or stuck, potentially delaying or interrupting infusions which may cause serious injury or death in high-risk patients.
Pump Module Replacement Kits with part numbers 49000239, 49000346, 49000438, and 49000439 are affected.
Check if your BD Alaris System PC Unit Model 8100 pump module has a serial number listed in the recall notice or if it includes one of the replacement kit part numbers mentioned.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BD Alaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2939-2020 — BD Alaris BD Alaris Hello, I own a BD Alaris that is covered by recall Z-2939-2020 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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