CareF: Alaris PC Unit Model 8015 Recall: Risk of Infusion Interruptions
CareFusion recalls Alaris PC Unit Model 8015 software versions over 9.12 due to potential infusion interruptions. Affected users should check their software version and contact CareFusion for updates.
Lower-risk recall
BD initiated the recall of Alaris PC unit model 8015 after the firm identified five scenarios which can result in the occurrence of Systems Error Code 255-16-275 and can potentially result in interrupted infusions.
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What happened, in plain English
CareFusion is recalling Alaris PC Unit Model 8015 software versions older than 9.12 because they can cause infusion interruptions. This affects medical devices used for administering fluids to patients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73884-caref-alaris-pc-unit-model-8015-recall-risk-of-infusion.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73884-caref-alaris-pc-unit-model-8015-recall-risk-of-infusion · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2671-2017
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“CareF: Alaris PC Unit Model 8015 Recall: Risk of Infusion Interruptions.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73884-caref-alaris-pc-unit-model-8015-recall-risk-of-infusion. Based on FDA recall #Z-2671-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2671-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The software versions older than 9.12 can trigger Systems Error Code 255-16-275, which may interrupt fluid infusions. This could lead to delays or interruptions in critical medical treatments.
Who’s affected
Patients using medical infusion systems with CareFusion Alaris PC Unit Model 8015 software versions older than 9.12 are most at risk. Healthcare providers who manage these systems may also be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Alaris PC Unit Model 8015 has software version greater than 9.12. The recall applies to all units with this model and software version older than 9.12.
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What to do — step by step
Check Software Version
Determine your Alaris PC Unit Model 8015 software version to see if it is older than 9.12.
Contact CareFusion
Reach out to CareFusion for guidance on updating the software or other remedies.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and to the countries of : Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Greater Asia, Middle East, and Canada.” 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 16 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.
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Where this comes from
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-2671-2017 (June 12, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2671-2017 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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