CareFusion BD Alaris System: Incorrect Syringe Type Display Risk
CareFusion recalls BD Alaris System devices with model numbers 8110 and 8120 that may display incorrect syringe types or sizes, potentially causing infusion delays, under-infusion, or over-infusion. Affected units include specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
Lower-risk recall
The Alaris PC unit can display incorrect syringe type and/or syringe sizes. This could result in delays in infusion, under-infusion, or over-infusion.
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What happened, in plain English
CareFusion is recalling BD Alaris System devices (model 8110 and 8120) that may show incorrect syringe types or sizes. This could lead to delays, under-infusion, or over-infusion of medications. The issue is not dangerous but requires correction to ensure proper medication delivery. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/64531-carefusion-bd-alaris-system-incorrect-syringe-type-display-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/64531-carefusion-bd-alaris-system-incorrect-syringe-type-display-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2882-2020
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“CareFusion BD Alaris System: Incorrect Syringe Type Display Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64531-carefusion-bd-alaris-system-incorrect-syringe-type-display-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2882-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2882-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The system may display incorrect syringe types or sizes, which can lead to delays in medication delivery, under-infusion (less medication than prescribed), or over-infusion (more medication than prescribed). This happens due to a sensor malfunction that affects how the system identifies syringe size.
Who’s affected
Patients using the BD Alaris System for medication delivery, particularly those receiving intravenous infusions. The risk is low as the issue does not cause immediate harm but requires correction to prevent infusion errors.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your BD Alaris System has model numbers 8110 or 8120. The specific serial numbers are listed in the recall notice, which includes a large list of numbers starting with 'PCA (8120)' followed by various serial numbers.
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What to do — step by step
Check Device Model
Identify your BD Alaris System model number (8110 or 8120) and check if it matches the affected serial numbers listed in the recall.
Contact CareFusion
Reach out to CareFusion for instructions on how to correct the issue, which may include replacing the syringe sensor module.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 49 states and D.C. and Puerto Rico.
FDA distribution: “US - AK, AL, AR, AS, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MP, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY OUS - AE, AU,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 43 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-2882-2020 (August 4, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2882-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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.
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