The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0186-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

Alaris PCA Module 8120 Infusion Pump Syringes Labeling Contains Unvalidated Products

CareFusion is recalling the Alaris PCA Module 8120 infusion pump because its labeling lists compatible syringes that have not been validated for use with the device.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I medical device recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. The labeling error creates risk of using unvalidated syringes with a critical infusion pump, potentially leading to medication administration errors.

Plain-English summary

CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling the Alaris PCA Module 8120, a patient-controlled analgesia infusion pump used to deliver pain medication. The device labeling lists compatible syringe models, but some of these syringes have not been validated for use with the pump.

Use of unvalidated syringes with this infusion pump could result in medication administration errors. This is an FDA Class I recall.

Approximately 86,393 units have been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and internationally. The recall affects all lots of the Alaris PCA Module 8120.

Users should contact CareFusion 303, Inc. for information about validated syringe options and further guidance on this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Alaris PCA Module 8120
Manufacturer
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • medication-error

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (7)

  • All Lots/ UDI-DI: 10885403516023
  • 10885403515231
  • 10885403801549
  • 10885403515248
  • 10885403801532
  • 10885403515224
  • 10885403801518

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.