CareFusion Alaris Pump Module 8100 Recall: Unintended Flow Risk
CareFusion recalls Alaris Pump Module model 8100 (made June 2002-2004) due to potential unintended flow from a latch design flaw. Affected users should contact CareFusion for details.
Lower-risk recall
There is a potential risk that could cause unintended flow in the older, centered sear door latch design in the Alaris Pump module model 8100.
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What happened, in plain English
CareFusion is recalling Alaris Pump Module model 8100 pumps made between June 2002 and June 2004 because of a potential risk of unintended flow from a latch design flaw. This could affect medical pump users who need to monitor fluid delivery accurately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73879-carefusion-alaris-pump-module-8100-recall-unintended-flow-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73879-carefusion-alaris-pump-module-8100-recall-unintended-flow-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2700-2017
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“CareFusion Alaris Pump Module 8100 Recall: Unintended Flow Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73879-carefusion-alaris-pump-module-8100-recall-unintended-flow-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2700-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2700-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The older centered sear door latch design in the pump module could allow unintended flow of fluid. This might cause inaccurate fluid delivery during medical procedures if the pump malfunctions.
Who’s affected
Users of Alaris Pump Module model 8100 pumps manufactured between June 2002 and June 2004 are affected. Patients using these pumps for medical fluid delivery are most at risk due to potential flow issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Alaris Pump Module is model 8100 and was manufactured between June 2002 and June 2004. The recall covers all pumps sold during this period.
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What to do — step by step
Check Pump Model
Identify if your pump is model 8100 manufactured between June 2002 and June 2004.
Contact CareFusion
Reach out to CareFusion for recall details and next steps.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 20 months 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.
Questions people ask
Is this pump dangerous?
The recall indicates a potential risk of unintended flow, but it is not confirmed to cause injury. CareFusion will provide details on how to address it.
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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-2700-2017 (June 12, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2700-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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