The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0819-2022·Announced 2022-03-30

Infusion Pump Risk of Malfunction in B. Braun Perfusor Space Devices

B. Braun is recalling 6 Perfusor Space infusion pump units that may not function properly due to inadequate inspection, potentially causing incorrect medication dosing and therapy delays.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for a risk-of-harm medical device with no reported injuries, hospitalizations, or deaths. The defect could result in infusion accuracy errors and incorrect medication dosing, but since no actual harm has been reported, this qualifies as High severity per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

B. Braun Medical Inc is recalling 6 Perfusor Space US Version syringe infusion pumps (Catalog Number 8713030U) that were released to market without proper inspection.

The recalled units may not function as described in the product labeling. Specifically, the syringe detection and infusion accuracy mechanisms may fail, which could result in therapy delays, delivery of too much medication (overinfusion), or delivery of too little medication (underinfusion).

The affected devices were distributed to Massachusetts and Vermont. The specific serial numbers involved are 633299, 633307, 633310, 633313, 633315, and 633318.

If you possess one of these units, contact B. Braun Medical Inc immediately for further instructions. Do not use the device until you receive guidance from the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
PERFUSOR SPACE - US VERSION. Intended Use: syringe infusion pump that can be used to configure customized, tailor-made solutions Catalog Number: 8713030U
Manufacturer
B Braun Medical Inc
Hazard
  • syringe-detection-failure
  • infusion-accuracy-error
  • over-infusion
  • under-infusion

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 (6)

  • Serial Numbers: 633299
  • 633307
  • 633310
  • 633313
  • 633315
  • 633318 GUIDID: 04046963716745

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • MA
  • VT