Smiths Medical recalls Medfusion 4000 syringe pumps with firmware version 1.7.0 that may lose battery alarms, risking therapy interruption. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed.
There is an anomaly in Medfusion 4000 Syringe Pump Firmware version 1.7.0 that could potentially result in loss of primary audible and visual battery alarm functionality, and interruption of therapy.
Smiths Medical is recalling Medfusion 4000 syringe pumps with firmware version 1.7.0 because they may lose battery alarms, which could interrupt therapy. This affects specific units with listed serial numbers.
The pump's firmware version 1.7.0 has an anomaly that could cause the device to stop providing audible and visual battery alarms. This might lead to therapy interruption if the battery runs out without warning.
Patients using Medfusion 4000 syringe pumps with firmware version 1.7.0 are most at risk. The recall applies to specific units identified by serial numbers.
Check if your Medfusion 4000 syringe pump has firmware version 1.7.0. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the firmware version on your pump's display or settings menu to confirm if it's 1.7.0.
Contact Smiths Medical to update to a corrected firmware version if your pump is affected.
The Medfusion 4000 syringe pump with firmware version 1.7.0.
Check your pump's serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
The recall states the anomaly could cause therapy interruption but does not mention serious injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0610-2020 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0610-2020 from Smiths Medical. 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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