—#205366

Product

smiths medical Medfusion Model 3500 Syringe pump

FDA product code: FRN — Pump, Infusion
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K040899
Affected lot / code info: All Medfusion Model 3500 pumps with software v3.X, v4.X, and v5.0.0 and was addressed in software v6.0.0 (2012) and all subsequent versions.

Why it was recalled

Medfusion syringe pumps, with software versions before v6.0.0, may have the following issues:1. Delivery During Motor Not Running High Priority Alarm, 2. Infusion Restarted with Incorrect Parameters, 3. Screen Lock, 4. Interruption of Bolus or Loading Dose Delivery, 5. Pump Displays Incorrect Bolus/Loading Dose, 6. Loading/Bolus Dose Below the Minimum Recommended Rate, 7. Motor Rate Error, 8. Incorrect Recall Last Settings, 9. Corrupt Configuration, 10. Auto Lock, 11. Toolbox Configuration Loading Dose Time Values. 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 (v6.0.0) installed on your pumps.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software Design Change

Action the firm took

Smiths Medical issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRRECTION notice to its consignees on 12/16/2023 by letter delivered via traceable means. The notice explained the issues with the pumps, the potential risks involved with their use, and requested the following actions be taken: 1. Locate all affected pumps in your possession and ensure all users or potential users of these devices are immediately made aware of this notification and proposed mitigations. Please ensure you have the most recent Medfusion software installed on your pumps. 2. Complete and return the attached Response Form to smithsmedical8045@sedgwick.com within ten days of receipt to acknowledge your understanding of this notification. 3. DISTRIBUTORS: If you have distributed potentially affected products to your customers, please immediately forward this notice to them. Request that they complete the response form and return it to smithsmedical8045@sedgwick.com. Inquires: To report adverse events or product complaints: Global Complaint Management, globalcomplaints@icumed.com, 1-(866)-216-8806 Additional information or technical assistance: Technical Support, icumed.custhelp.com/app/market-action Questions about this Field Correction Notice: Field Corrections, icumed.custhelp.com/app/market-action

Recalling firm

Firm: Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Address: 6000 Nathan Ln N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55442-1690

Distribution

Distribution pattern: worldwide

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2023-12-19
Posted by FDA: 2024-02-01
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #205366. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.