CareFusion recalls Alaris EtCO2 Module Model 8300 for cleaning risks causing communication interruptions with infusion pumps. Follow 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 EtCO2 Module Model 8300 infusion pumps because improper cleaning can damage connectors, causing therapy interruptions. This affects medical devices used for infusion therapy.
Cleaning agents can damage the Inter-Unit Interface connectors. This may cause communication or power interruptions between the pump and modules, leading to therapy stops and alarms.
Patients using Alaris EtCO2 Module Model 8300 infusion pumps are affected. Healthcare providers who clean these devices without proper instructions are at higher risk.
Check for the Alaris EtCO2 Module Model 8300 label on the device. The device was sold with updated cleaning instructions and IUI covers for all serial numbers.
Use updated cleaning instructions and IUI covers for all serial numbers during cleaning.
Cleaning agents may damage Inter-Unit Interface connectors, causing communication or power interruptions that stop therapy.
No, but follow updated cleaning instructions with IUI covers to prevent communication issues.
Yes, use updated cleaning instructions and IUI covers for all serial numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2721-2020 — CareFusion CareFusion Hello, I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-2721-2020 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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