Smiths Medical ASD Inc. recalls Medfusion¿ Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump, with PharmGuard¿ Server Software (PGS). Sold under the following names: ME…

Recall date

October 15, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2554-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CN, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV and country of Canada.

Why it was recalled

Customers who utilize PharmGuard¿ Server Software (PGS) with Medfusion¿ 4000 pumps manufactured prior to November 10, 2017, may experience wireless network connectivity issues on certain pumps due to a potential Radio Module issue on some Medfusion¿ 4000 pumps.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Medfusion¿ Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump, with PharmGuard¿ Server Software (PGS). Sold under the following names: MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.0; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, v1.1.1, v1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.1, V1.1.1, V1.1.2; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.5, V1.5.1; MEDFUSION¿ 4000 Pump V1.6, V1.6.1 Product Usage: The pumps are indicated for the following uses: 1. In the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates including blood or blood products, lipids, drugs, antibiotics, enteral solutions and other therapeutic fluids; 2. By the following delivery routes: arterial, epidural, intravenous, intrathecal, subcutaneous, and enteral; 3. By the following delivery modes: continuous, volume/time, mass, body weight, intermittent and bolus.