CareFusion recalls Alaris Pump Module 8100 infusion pumps due to cleaning risks causing infusion interruptions. Users must follow updated cleaning instructions 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 is recalling Alaris Pump Module Model 8100 infusion pumps because improper cleaning can damage internal connectors, causing infusion stops and alarms. This affects patients using the pump for therapy monitoring.
Cleaning agents can damage the Inter-Unit Interface (IUI) connectors inside the pump. This may cause communication or power interruptions between the pump and its modules, leading to infusion stops and alarms.
Patients using the Alaris Pump Module 8100 for infusion therapy are most at risk. The recall applies to all units sold with the model number 8100.
Check for the Alaris Pump Module Model 8100 on the pump's label. The recall applies to all units sold with this model number.
Use the manufacturer's specified cleaning agents and IUI covers during cleaning to prevent connector damage.
Cleaning agents may damage the Inter-Unit Interface (IUI) connectors, causing infusion interruptions and alarms.
Follow the updated cleaning instructions and use IUI covers to prevent connector damage.
The recall does not specify a deadline for action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2718-2020 — CareFusion CareFusion Hello, I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-2718-2020 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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