CareFusion recalls Alaris PCA Module Model 8120 infusion pumps due to cleaning risks causing communication 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 PCA Module Model 8120 infusion pumps because improper cleaning can damage connectors, causing therapy interruptions. This affects patients using the device for medication delivery.
Cleaning agents can damage the Inter-Unit Interface connectors, which are critical for communication between the pump and monitoring system. If damaged, the system may stop delivering medication with a 'CHANNEL DISCONNECTED' message and audio/visual alarms.
Patients using the Alaris PCA Module Model 8120 for medication delivery are most at risk. Healthcare providers who clean the device without proper instructions may also be affected.
Check for the Alaris PCA Module Model 8120 label on your infusion pump. The device was sold with updated cleaning instructions and IUI covers for all serial numbers.
Use the provided cleaning instructions and IUI covers during cleaning to prevent connector damage.
Cleaning agents may damage the Inter-Unit Interface connectors, causing therapy interruptions if not cleaned properly.
No, but you must follow updated cleaning instructions to avoid interruptions in therapy.
Use the updated cleaning instructions and IUI covers for all serial numbers to prevent connector damage.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2720-2020 — CareFusion CareFusion Hello, I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-2720-2020 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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