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Class II Recall

Medfusion ASSEMBLY PLUNGER CASE LEFT 1/EA, Component Number G6001587, used on infusion pump

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Medfusion ASSEMBLY PLUNGER CASE LEFT 1/EA, Component Number G6001587, used on in by Smiths Medical ASD Inc.. Reason: A force sensor in the occlusion detector may drift out of calibration leading to increased occlusion detection times, false occlusion alarms, or a Sys.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0081-2024

Action Date

2023-10-18

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Medfusion ASSEMBLY PLUNGER CASE LEFT 1/EA, Component Number G6001587, used on infusion pump

Lot/Code Info: Lot Numbers: P0084727, P0104753, P0106429, P0132050, P0166387, P0170765, P0171220, P0181073, P0243080, P0284277

Quantity Affected: 118 units

Reason for Recall

A force sensor in the occlusion detector may drift out of calibration leading to increased occlusion detection times, false occlusion alarms, or a System Failure Alarm. If the force sensor calibration shift is large enough, the pump will display a System Failure Alarm (including Force Sensor BGND Test, Force Sensor Bridge Test, or Force Sensor Test). However, if the calibration shift is not large enough to trigger a System Failure Alarm, the threshold to detect an occlusion may increase, increasing the time to occlusion detection, or the threshold may decrease, leading to false occlusion alarms. Although shifts in the force sensor calibration may occur over time with any device, an increased potential for such shifts has been reported in devices produced before April 2022 due to mechanical interference between parts of the plunger head assembly. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying all customers of this potential issue.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-08-16

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 179 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. has 164 FDA actions in our database, including 162 recalls and 2 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Smiths Medical ASD Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Smiths Medical ASD Inc. have FDA actions?

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. has 164 FDA actions in our database, including 162 recalls and 2 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0081-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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