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Alaris infusion pumps
Date issued
Brand
Becton Dickinson (BD)/Carefusion 303, AlarisLot code/Notes
Product Names: BD Alaris Syringe Module, BD Alaris PCU, and Alaris PCA ModuleModel Numbers: 8110, 8015, 8120
Distribution Dates: June 19, 2004 to September 22, 2023
Devices Recalled in the U.S.: 220,120 syringe pump and PCA modules and 867,362 PCU modules
*Note, the FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Please be aware, this recall is a correction, not a product removal.
Reason
Due to compatibility issues with Cardinal Health Monoject syringes. Use of incompatible syringe sizes and models with the BD Alaris Syringe and PCA Modules can impact syringe pump operation resulting in inaccurate fluid delivery, delayed generation of occlusion alarms, and other potential problems.