Smiths Medical is recalling specific software versions of the Medfusion 3500 and 4000 Syringe Pumps because of a software error that may lead to over-delivery or under-delivery of fluids or medication, states an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall because use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.
Over- or under-delivery can occur if the following specific sequence of events occur: a bolus or loading dose is interrupted, the pump is primed, and the infusion is restarted. Use of the affected syringe pumps may cause serious adverse health consequences including death.
Recalled Product: Medfusion Syringe Pumps, Model 3500, firmware version 6.0.0, Models 3500-0600-00, -01, -249, -51, -82, Model 4000, firmware version 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.0, Models 4000-0105-249, -50, -51, -78, 4000-0106-00, -01, -231
Manufacturing Dates: November 1, 2013 to June 22, 2020 Devices Recalled in the U.S.: 46,395
The Smiths Medical Medfusion Syringe Pump delivers blood, blood products, prescribed drugs, and other fluids into a patient's body in a controlled manner. Syringe pumps are primarily used in the neonatal and pediatric populations or in operating rooms and intensive care units for the adult population.
