FDA Devices recall · Reported February 7, 2024
smiths medical Medfusion Model 4000 syringe pump
Medfusion Model 4000 syringe infusion pumps, with the following software versions, may have the following issues: 1. Delivery During Motor Not Running High Priority Alarm (v1.0.0,…
Smiths Medical Asd Inc. recalled smiths medical Medfusion Model 4000 syringe pump - a critical-severity action.
smiths medical Medfusion Model 4000 syringe pump was recalled by Smiths Medical Asd Inc. in February 7, 2024. Reason: Medfusion Model 4000 syringe infusion pumps, with the following software versions, may have the following iss…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0864-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Smiths Medical Asd Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Medfusion Model 4000 syringe infusion pumps, with the following software versions, may have the following iss….
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- February 7, 2024
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0864-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
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Product description
smiths medical Medfusion Model 4000 syringe pump
Reason for recall
Medfusion Model 4000 syringe infusion pumps, with the following software versions, may have the following issues: 1. Delivery During Motor Not Running High Priority Alarm (v1.0.0, v1.1.0, v1.1.1, v1.1.2), 2. Re-administered Loading Dose (v1.0.0, v1.1.0, v1.1.1, v1.1.2), 3. Incorrect Critical Data Failure Alarm, 4. Interruption of Bolus or Loading Dose Delivery (v1.0.0, v1.1.0, v1.1.1, v1.1.2), 5. Incorrect Total Bolus/Loading Dose Displayed (v1.1.0, v1.1.1, v1.1.2), 6. Volume Limit Before Bolus/Loading Dose Complete (v1.1.2), 7. Drug Library Lower Limit Displayed Incorrectly (v1.6.0, v1.6.1), 8. Depleted Battery Alarm (All versions previous to v1.6.5), 9. Loss of Wireless Connectivity (v1.5.0, v1.5.1, v1.6.0, v1.6.1, v1.6.4), 10. PharmGuard Server Password (v2.3, v2.4, v2.5). Smiths Medical corrected all issues included in this notification in previous software updates and the corrections were carried forward into all subsequent software releases. Please ensure you have the most recent Medfusion software installed on your pumps.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0864-2024 |
| Date reported | February 7, 2024 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Smiths Medical Asd Inc. |
| Firm location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Affected scope | 60146 pumps |
| Distribution | US nationwide, Canada, Great Britain, Bermuda, Australia, Germany, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Malaysia |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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