FDA: Class I recall of CareFusion Alaris Syringe Pump

Editor's Note

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 9 classified the recall by CareFusion (San Diego) of its Alaris Syringe Pump (large volume pump), model 8100, and air-in-line (AIL) sensor kits as Class I, the most serious.

The recall was issued because of a faulty AIL sensor, which may generate a false alarm and cause the pump to stop supplying infusion to patients. Interruption of infusion could lead to serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product numbers included in the recall are 147083-102 and 49000221. 

Posted 02/09/2017] AUDIENCE: Risk Manager, Nursing ISSUE: CareFusion is recalling the Alaris Syringe Pump because of a faulty Air-In-Line (AIL) sensor which may generate a false alarm, and cause the syringe pump to stop supplying the infusion to the patient.