CareFusion recalls Alaris Auto ID Module Model 8600 infusion pumps. Improper cleaning may cause communication issues and stop therapy. Follow cleaning instructions to avoid 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 Auto ID Module Model 8600 infusion pumps because cleaning without proper covers could cause the pump to stop therapy. This affects patients using the system for medical treatment.
The pump's communication and power connections can be damaged by cleaning agents. This may cause the pump to stop therapy with an error message and alarms, potentially interrupting medical treatment.
Patients using the Alaris Auto ID Module Model 8600 infusion pumps are affected. Those who clean the pump without the specified covers are at higher risk of therapy interruption.
Check for the Alaris Auto ID Module Model 8600 label on the pump. The product was sold with updated cleaning instructions and IUI covers for all serial numbers.
Always use the provided IUI covers during cleaning to prevent connector damage.
Use the updated cleaning instructions for the Alaris Auto ID Module Model 8600 to avoid therapy interruptions.
Yes, but you must use the updated cleaning instructions and IUI covers to prevent therapy interruptions.
The pump may stop therapy with a CHANNEL DISCONNECTED message and alarms, interrupting medical treatment.
No, the recall requires proper cleaning with the provided covers, not returning the pump.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2723-2020 — CareFusion CareFusion Hello, I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-2723-2020 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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