CareFusion recalls Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 due to cleaning agents potentially damaging connectors, causing infusion interruptions. Affected units require specific cleaning steps to prevent therapy interruptions.
Cleaning agents may damage Inter-Unit Interface (IUI) Connectors, which may lead to interruption of communication or power between PC Unit and modules, which may result in an infusion that stops with a CHANNEL DISCONNECTED message, and an audio/visual alarm on the PC Unit and an interruption of therapy or monitoring.
CareFusion recalls its Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 infusion pump system because improper cleaning can damage internal connectors, leading to infusion stops and alarms. This affects patients using the device for medical therapy.
Cleaning agents can damage the Inter-Unit Interface (IUI) connectors, which are critical for communication and power between the PC unit and medical modules. If damaged, the system may stop infusions with a 'CHANNEL DISCONNECTED' message and trigger alarms, interrupting therapy.
Patients using the Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 for medical infusion therapy are most at risk. The recall applies to all units sold in the U.S. and other countries with specific serial numbers.
Check for the Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 with a serial number listed in the U.S. or other countries (OUS). The device is a modular infusion pump and monitoring system used for medical therapy.
Follow updated cleaning instructions and use IUI covers during cleaning to prevent connector damage.
The recall record does not specify which cleaning agents to avoid; only updated cleaning instructions and IUI covers are mentioned.
No, the recall does not require stopping use; it requires following specific cleaning steps to prevent interruptions.
Check for the Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 with a serial number listed in the U.S. or other countries (OUS).
We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2717-2020 — CareFusion CareFusion Hello, I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-2717-2020 from CareFusion. 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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