RecallDepth

Medfusion Model 3500 Syringe Pump, Model #3500-415 and 3500-500. Intended for use in critical care areas for the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates.

Company
Smiths Medical Asd, Inc.
Recall Initiated
May 14, 2010
Posted
March 26, 2013
Terminated
April 11, 2013
Recall Number
Z-0996-2013
Quantity
6
Firm Location
Saint Paul, MN

Reason for Recall

An issue with the plunger rod seal was identified where the seal had the potential to migrate inside the pump case top during slow rate/ high back pressure infusions.

Distribution

Distributed in the state of NH.

Lot / Code Info

Lot/Serial Numbers: M76369, M76370, M76373, M76374, M76375, and M76377.

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

On May 14th, 2010, Smiths Medical contacted the facility that received the pumps via e-mail and requested that they immediately return the pumps. The pumps were returned per Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) and exchanged for replacement pumps manufactured with plunger rod seal G6000077.

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