The Recall Desk

Hazard

False Alarm recalls

82 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
82
Critical
2
Severe
12
Most recent
2025-09-03

Of the 82 false alarm recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (2%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 12 (15%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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51–75 of 82

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0845-2014·2014-02-05

    Philips Healthcare Recalls InnerCool RTx Endovascular Systems Due to Temperature Reading Errors

    Philips Healthcare is recalling 50 InnerCool RTx Endovascular Systems because the main control board may display inaccurate low patient temperature readings and trigger false alarms.

    Product
    InnerCool RTx Endovascular System, Model Numbers: 861470 (120V), 861472 (240V). Product Usage: The InnerCool RTx device is a thermal regulating system intended to induce, maintain and reverse mild hypothermia, to achieve and/or maintain normothermia, and for use in fever redu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0534-2014·2014-01-01

    CareFusion Recalls Alaris PC Units Due to System Error Messages

    CareFusion is recalling Alaris PC units because they may produce audible alarms and display System Error messages.

    Product
    Alaris PC unit model 8000 and 8015 with Alaris PCA module model 8120 and Auto ID barcode scanner model 8600. Product Usage: The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System. The Alaris PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0350-2014·2013-11-27

    Hospira Recalls GemStar Infusion Pumps Due to Pressure Sensor Calibration Drift

    Hospira is recalling 43,840 GemStar infusion pumps worldwide because pressure sensor calibration drift may cause the device to fail occlusion tests or issue false alarms.

    Product
    The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposab
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    51 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0349-2014·2013-11-27

    Hospira Recalls GemStar Infusion Pumps Due to Pressure Sensor Calibration Drift

    Hospira is recalling GemStar infusion pumps because pressure sensor calibration drift may cause the device to fail occlusion tests or report false errors.

    Product
    The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposab
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    51 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0205-2014·2013-11-20

    Hospira Recalls Plum A+ Infusion Pumps Due to Pressure Sensor Drift

    Hospira is recalling 71 Plum A+ Infusion Pumps because pressure sensor calibration drift can cause false alarms or missed occlusions.

    Product
    Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 11973; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0206-2014·2013-11-20

    Hospira Recalls Plum A+3 Infusion Pumps Due to Pressure Sensor Drift

    Hospira is recalling 214 Plum A+3 Infusion Pump Systems because distal pressure sensor calibration drift may cause false alarms or occlusions.

    Product
    Plum A+3 Infusion Pump System; List Number: 12348; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0208-2014·2013-11-20

    Hospira Recalls Plum A+ Infusion Pumps Due to Pressure Sensor Drift

    Hospira is recalling 7,691 Plum A+ Infusion Pumps because pressure sensor calibration drift may cause false alarms or undetected occlusions.

    Product
    Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 12618; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0197-2014·2013-11-20

    Baxter Recalls SIGMA SPECTRUM Infusion Pumps Due to Alarm Issues

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling SIGMA SPECTRUM Infusion Pumps because they may trigger false upstream occlusion or air-in-line alarms during use.

    Product
    SIGMA SPECTRUM Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library. Intended to be used for the controlled administration of intravenous fluids.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0207-2014·2013-11-20

    Hospira Recalls Plum A+ Infusion Pumps Due to Pressure Sensor Calibration Drift

    Hospira is recalling 182,970 Plum A+ Infusion Pumps because pressure sensor calibration drift may cause false alarms or missed occlusions.

    Product
    Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 12391; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0209-2014·2013-11-20

    Hospira Recalls Plum A+ Infusion Pumps Due to Pressure Sensor Calibration Drift

    Hospira is recalling Plum A+ Infusion Pumps because pressure sensor calibration drift may cause false occlusion alarms or missed occlusions.

    Product
    *** 1) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 20678; Labeled in part: PLUM A+3; for use with Hospira MedNet; *** 2) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 20679; Labeled in part: PLUM A+; for use with Hospira MedNet; *** 3) Plum A+ Infusion Pump with Hospira MedNet
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0203-2014·2013-11-20

    Hospira Recalls Plum A+ Hyperbaric Infusion Pumps Due to Calibration Drift

    Hospira is recalling 179 Plum A+ Hyperbaric Infusion Pumps because distal pressure sensor calibration drift may cause false alarms or occlusions.

    Product
    Plum A+ Hyperbaric Infusion Pump; List Number 11005; Labeled in part: PLUM A+ HYPERBARIC; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of clinical car
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0146-2014·2013-11-13

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Vision System Cart Components

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Vision System Cart components due to a coating incompatibility that triggers erroneous maintenance alerts.

    Product
    da Vinci Vision System Cart, a component of the da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000; Y1903 Illuminator (Illuminator + Lamp Module); Y1902 Replacement Lamp Modules. Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA. As a component of the IS3000 da Vinci Si Surgical System, the 3DHD Visio
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0082-2014·2013-11-06

    Maquet CARDIOHELP Base Unit Recalled for Display and Alarm Defects

    Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling 63 CARDIOHELP Base Units because they may display error messages and have touch screens that turn black.

    Product
    MAQUET Getinge Group CARDIOHELP Base Unit REF 70104.7999 REF 70104.8012 Manufactured for: MAQUET Cardiopulmonary AG Made in Germany. Cardiopulmonary support system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1978-2013·2013-08-21

    Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Recall for Pressure Alarm Issue

    Terumo is recalling 1,657 Advanced Perfusion System 1 units to update manuals and address a false high-pressure alarm that can stop the pump.

    Product
    220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 Product Usage: The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusio
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1977-2013·2013-08-21

    Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Recalled for False Pressure Alarm

    Terumo is recalling 1,657 Advanced Perfusion System 1 units because a false high-pressure alarm can stop the pump. The company is updating manuals and issuing labeling addenda.

    Product
    100/120V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 Product Usage: The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusio
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1771-2013·2013-07-31

    Spacelabs ARKON Anesthesia Workstation Recalled for Software Defect

    Del Mar Reynolds Medical is recalling nine Spacelabs ARKON Anesthesia Workstations due to a software defect that may cause false communication error alerts.

    Product
    Spacelabs ARKON Anesthesia Workstation. Spacelabs ARKON Anesthesia Workstation may be used for the delivery of oxygen, air and nitrous oxide in a controlled manner to various patient breathing circuits with or without the use of mechanical ventilator, and may be used for the
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1374-2013·2013-06-05

    Intel-GE Care Innovations Recalls QuietCare-Networked Monitoring Devices

    Intel-GE Care Innovations is recalling 46 QuietCare-Networked devices due to duplicate alerts. The devices are used to monitor senior housing residents.

    Product
    QuietCare-Networked. Intended for use in monitoring the environmental conditions and activity (motion) of an individual living in a senior housing community.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0993-2013·2013-04-10

    Animas 2020 Insulin Pump Recall for False Alarm Component Issue

    Animas Corporation is recalling 7,157 Animas 2020 insulin pumps due to a component issue that may cause false alarms for loss of prime, occlusion, or no cartridge detected.

    Product
    Animas(R) 2020 Insulin Infusion Pump Product Usage: This product is indicated for continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin for the treatment of insulin-requiring diabetes.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0451-2013·2012-12-05

    Kimberly-Clark Patient Warming System Model 1000 Recalled for False Alarms

    Kimberly-Clark is recalling 400 Model 1000 Patient Warming System Control Units because the Error 85 alarm occasionally triggered inappropriately.

    Product
    Kimberly-Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit The product is a thermal regulating system, indicated for monitoring and controlling patient temperature.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0285-2013·2012-11-21

    Terumo Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 Recalled for Monitor Malfunctions

    Terumo CVS is recalling 81 Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 units due to arterial and cardioplegia monitor malfunctions, including power issues and inaccurate pressure alarms.

    Product
    Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 100V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when u
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2443-2012·2012-10-03

    Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Flow Pod Recall for False Alarms

    Terumo is recalling 150 Advanced Perfusion System 1 Flow Pods due to a circuit board defect that causes false back flow alarms when tubing is absent.

    Product
    Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 ASSEMBLY FLOW POD Product Usage: The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualifie
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2051-2012·2012-07-25

    Terumo Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000 Recalled for Air Bubble Detection Malfunctions

    Terumo Cardiovascular Systems is recalling 286 Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000 units worldwide due to reported malfunctions in the Air Bubble Detection System, including false alarms and over-sensitivity.

    Product
    Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000, 220/240V with color screen. The Sarns Perfusion System 9000 is indicated for use as a heart-lung system for pumping blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified perfusioni
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2050-2012·2012-07-25

    Terumo Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000 Recalled for Air Bubble Detection Malfunctions

    Terumo is recalling 484 Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000 units worldwide due to reported malfunctions in the Air Bubble Detection System, including false alarms and over-sensitivity.

    Product
    Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000, 115V with color screen. The Sarns Perfusion System 9000 is indicated for use as a heart-lung system for pumping blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified perfusionist w
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2048-2012·2012-07-25

    Terumo Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 Recalled for Air Bubble Detection Malfunctions

    Terumo is recalling 26 Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 units due to reported malfunctions in the Air Bubble Detection System, including false alarms and over-sensitivity.

    Product
    Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 4 pump 100V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2049-2012·2012-07-25

    Terumo Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 Recalled for Air Bubble Detection Malfunctions

    Terumo is recalling 81 Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 units worldwide due to reported malfunctions in the Air Bubble Detection System, including false alarms and over-sensitivity.

    Product
    Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 5 pump 100V. he Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qua
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide