CareFusion Alaris PCA Pump Model 8120: Syringe Plunger Grippers May Fail to Close
CareFusion recalls Alaris PCA Pump Model 8120 due to risk of syringe plunger grippers failing to close properly, potentially causing medication delivery issues.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The syringe plunger grippers may fail to automatically close around the syringe plunger press when the gripper control knob has been closed.
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What happened, in plain English
CareFusion is recalling Alaris PCA Pump Model 8120 devices because the syringe plunger grippers might not close properly when the control knob is turned. This could lead to medication delivery problems if the plunger isn't held securely. Affected users should check if their pump was manufactured between May 2013 and April 2017. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72519-carefusion-alaris-pca-pump-model-8120-syringe-plunger-grippers-may.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72519-carefusion-alaris-pca-pump-model-8120-syringe-plunger-grippers-may · Updated September 1, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0323-2018
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“CareFusion Alaris PCA Pump Model 8120: Syringe Plunger Grippers May Fail to Close.” GovInfoNow, updated September 1, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72519-carefusion-alaris-pca-pump-model-8120-syringe-plunger-grippers-may. Based on FDA recall #Z-0323-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0323-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The syringe plunger grippers may fail to automatically close around the syringe plunger when the control knob is turned. This could cause the plunger to move unexpectedly, potentially leading to medication delivery errors or improper dosing.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals and patients using the Alaris PCA Pump Model 8120 for medication delivery are most at risk. The recall affects devices manufactured between May 2013 and April 2017.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the CareFusion label on the pump. The product was manufactured between May 1, 2013, and April 30, 2017. The model number is 8120.
- Brand
CareFusion- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution. There was also government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Mexico, Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and South Africa.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| Z-0322-2018 | Alaris Syringe Pump, Model 8110. The firm name on the label is CareFusion. The Alaris Syringe Pump module and Alaris PCA module are infusion pump modules for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump delivers medication or fluids in a manner similar to current syringe pumps on the market. The modules are indicated for use on adults, pediatrics and neonates for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous, subcutaneous or epidural. The Alaris Syringe pump and PCA modules can be connected to the Alaris PC unit which is the central programming, monitoring, and power supply component for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump uses standard, plastic piston syringes and single-use administration sets with luer-lock connectors.; UDI 10885403810015. Product involved are those devices manufactured and/or serviced between 5/1/2013 through 4/30/2017. |
| Z-0323-2018 | Alaris PCA Pump, Model 8120. The firm name on the label is CareFusion. The Alaris Syringe Pump module and Alaris PCA module are infusion pump modules for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump delivers medication or fluids in a manner similar to current syringe pumps on the market. The modules are indicated for use on adults, pediatrics and neonates for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous, subcutaneous or epidural. The Alaris Syringe pump and PCA modules can be connected to the Alaris PC unit which is the central programming, monitoring, and power supply component for the Alaris System. The syringe pump and PCA pump uses standard, plastic piston syringes and single-use administration sets with luer-lock connectors.; UDI 10885403812002. Product involved are those devices manufactured and/or serviced between 5/1/2013 through 4/30/2017. |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Date
Verify the pump was manufactured between May 1, 2013, and April 30, 2017.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution. There was also government and military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Mexico,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.5 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0323-2018 (November 17, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0323-2018 to see it in context.
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