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Smiths Medical Model 3010 Syringe pumps recallZ-1542-2024 · Smiths Medical ASD Inc. · initiated Dec 19, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Smiths Medical ASD Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Medfusion Model 4000, 3500, and 3010 pumps manufactured or serviced with Barrel Clamp Guide (Part Number G6000716), Lot Numbers P0407365, P0486670, and P0561740 may contain a molding defect that could potentially lead to slippage of the spring within the barrel clamp assembly. If this occurs, it could result in the inability of the pump to recognize a syringe or the pump may misidentify the size of the syringe loaded.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

Smiths Medical issued an Updated UREGNT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 12/19/2023 via US mail and email. The notice explained the issue, potential risk, and requested the following actions be taken: "Customer Required Actions - Medfusion Infusion Pumps: 1. Locate any affected Medfusion Syringe Pumps that may be in your possession by referring to the list of affected devices included with the Response Form. This list includes any specific pump model/serial number(s) your organization purchased that were manufactured or serviced with potentially affected Barrel Clamp Guides. Each pump has a unique serial number found on the label on the bottom of the pump. 2. You may continue to use the pumps but utilize the Syringe Verification Reference Tool originally included with the 2018 Notice (also provided as Attachment 2 of this communication) until pumps containing potentially affected Barrel Clamp Guides are repaired. Customer Required Actions - Individually Sold Barrel Clamp Guides: 1. Locate any affected Barrel Clamp Guide (Part Number G6000716) lots in your parts inventory or within the Medfusion Syringe Pump(s) you have repaired at your facility. NOTE - If you have purchased affected individually sold Barrel Clamp Guides, the Response Form included with this notice will indicate the order numbers shipped to your organization and a Return Label will be provided. 2. If any potentially affected Barrel Clamp Guides have already been installed in pumps, you may continue to use the pumps, but utilize the Syringe Verification Reference Tool originally included with the 2018 Notice (also provided as Attachment 2 of this communication) until the pumps installed with potentially affected Barrel Clamp Guides are repaired. If you have affected devices, please contact Smiths Medical for repair of the pump." "DISTRIBUTORS: If you have distributed potentially affected products to your customers, please immediately forward this notice to them. Ask them to c

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1542-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Dec 19, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Apr 15, 2024
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Quantity
27 pumps
Product code
FRN
FDA submissions
K040899
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.

Product description

Smiths Medical Model 3010 Syringe pumps: a. Protege Model 3010, b. Medfusion Model 3010A, c. Protege UK Model 3010E

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All serial numbers for pumps manufactured or serviced with these potentially affected Barrel Clamp Guides between Jul-2016 and Apr-2021. a. 3010, UDI/DI none, Serial Numbers: M03315, M03910; b. 3010A, UDI/DI 10610586032097, Serial Numbers: M04601, M05551, M05782, M06829, M07259, M07334, M07339, M07342, M07345, M07371, M08269, M08750, M08815, M10253, M10267, M10871, M10876, M10965, M11872, M11896, M11899, M11901, M11905, M11915; c. 3010E, UDI/DI none, Serial Numbers: M05179

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K040899 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 93771).

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