CareFusion recalls Alaris System PC Unit Model 8000 infusion pumps with loose screws that may cause power loss, interrupting 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 Alaris System PC Unit Model 8000 infusion pumps because loose screws or washers can cause battery power loss, potentially interrupting 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. When the device runs on battery power, this may lead to power loss with a non-silenceable alarm, interrupting patient therapy or monitoring.
Patients using this infusion pump system are most at risk. Healthcare providers who use the device for medical treatments may also be affected.
Check for the CareFusion Alaris System PC Unit Model 8000 with any serial number. The product is sold as a modular infusion pump and monitoring system.
Inspect the PC Unit for loose screws or washers that could cause battery power loss.
The recall applies to medical devices used in healthcare settings. This product is not intended for home use.
All units with the CareFusion Alaris System PC Unit Model 8000 and any serial number are affected.
The recall does not specify a fix for loose screws. Check the device for proper screw tightness.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CareFusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2740-2020 — CareFusion CareFusion Hello, I own a CareFusion that is covered by recall Z-2740-2020 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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