Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 25, 2017
During an infusion, a false Air-in-Line (AIL) alarm would cause the infusion to be interrupted.
CareFusion 303, Inc. recalled Alaris Pump Module, Model No. 8100 and AIL sensor kits, P/N 147083-102 and P/N 49000221. … - a critical-severity action.
Alaris Pump Module, Model No. 8100 and AIL sensor kits, P/N 147083-102 and P/N 49000221. … was recalled by CareFusion 303, Inc. in January 25, 2017. Reason: During an infusion, a false Air-in-Line (AIL) alarm would cause the infusion to be interrupted.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0950-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
CareFusion 303, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-During an infusion, a false Air-in-Line (AIL) alarm would cause the infusion to be interrupted..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0950-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0950-2017) was formally reported on January 25, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 2, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. CareFusion 303, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Diego, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 382,635 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: During an infusion, a false Air-in-Line (AIL) alarm would cause the infusion to be interrupted. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
382,635 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Alaris Pump Module, Model No. 8100 and AIL sensor kits, P/N 147083-102 and P/N 49000221. The Alaris Pump module is a large volume infusion pump offered under the Alaris System. The Alaris Pump module will deliver medication and fluids using IV administration sets for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous or epidural
During an infusion, a false Air-in-Line (AIL) alarm would cause the infusion to be interrupted.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0950-2017 |
| Date reported | January 25, 2017 |
| Date initiated | December 2, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | CareFusion 303, Inc. |
| Firm location | San Diego, CA |
| Affected scope | 382,635 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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