CareFusion recalls Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 due to loose screws causing battery power loss and potential interruption of patient therapy. All units with serial numbers are affected.
If one or more screws or washers are loose or missing causing the battery not to be properly secured to the PC Unit, that is running on battery power, the system may experience a power loss with a prolonged, non-silenceable alarm. Power loss may result in an interruption of patient therapy or monitoring.
CareFusion is recalling its Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 because loose screws or washers can cause battery power loss, which might interrupt patient therapy. This is serious for medical devices that rely on continuous monitoring.
Loose screws or washers can cause the battery to become improperly secured to the PC Unit. When running on battery power, this may lead to a power loss with a non-silenceable alarm. Power loss could interrupt patient therapy or monitoring.
Patients using this modular infusion pump and monitoring system are affected. Healthcare providers who use the device for medical treatment are most at risk.
Check for the Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 with any serial number. This device is used for modular infusion pumps and monitoring systems in medical settings.
Inspect the PC Unit for loose or missing screws or washers that could cause battery power loss.
The device may be unsafe if screws or washers are loose or missing, which could cause power loss and interrupt patient therapy.
This recall applies to all Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 with any serial number.
Check for loose screws or washers. If found, stop using the device until it is secured properly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2741-2020 — CareFusion CareFusion Hello, I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-2741-2020 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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