—#86903

Product

Smiths Medical Medfusion model 3010a syringe Infusion pump. REF 3010A. Rx Only. Smiths Medical MD, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota 55112 (USA)

FDA product code: FRN — Pump, Infusion
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K040899
Affected lot / code info: serial number: M66331, M66332, M66333, M66334, M66335, M66336, M66337, M66339, M66340, M66341, M66342, M66343, M66344, M66345, M66721, M66722, M66723, M66724, M66725, M66726, M66727, M66728, M66729, M66730, M66731, M66732, M66733, M66734.

Why it was recalled

Smiths Medical has become aware of an increased trend in reports of Motor Not Running (MNR) and Motor Rate Error (MRE) alarm message events with certain Medfusion Syringe Infusion Pumps, Models 3010A and 3500 (Pump). MNR/ MRE are high priority alarm messages which can occur for a variety of reasons as part of the usual self-test functionality of the Pump. The Pump is designed so that when its so

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated November 16, 2009, was sent to customers beginning November 16, 2009. The letter described the issue, identified affected devices, and asked that affected devices be returned to Smiths Medical to be inspected, repaired, if necessary, and returned back to medical facility. A Confirmation Form is also asked to be completed and returned to Smiths Medical. To return Pumps or for questions regarding this Urgent Recall Notice, please contact Smiths Medical Customer Service Department at 1~866-270-7060. Please report any issues with these Pumps please contact Smiths Medical Technical Customer Service Department at 1866-216-8806.

Recalling firm

Firm: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Address: 1265 Grey Fox Rd, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55112-6929

Distribution

Distribution pattern: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY,OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, including Guam, Puerto Rico. OUS to include: Canada, Chile, Czech Republic,, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Lebanon, Malaysia, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2009-11-16
Posted by FDA: 2010-01-15
Terminated: 2011-12-18
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #86903. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.