FDAClass IFebruary 7, 2024

smiths medical Medfusion recall: Software Issue

smiths medical Medfusion Model 3500 Syringe pump

Why was smiths medical Medfusion 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

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.

Product
smiths medical Medfusion Model 3500 Syringe pump
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Quantity
93177 pumps
Distribution
worldwide
Recall date
February 7, 2024
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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