The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1667-2025·Announced 2025-05-14

CADD-Solis Ambulatory Infusion Pump False Alarm Malfunction

Smiths Medical is recalling CADD-Solis and CADD-Solis VIP ambulatory infusion pumps because they may trigger a false upstream occlusion alarm that interrupts therapy, risking serious patient injury or death.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall. The source text explicitly states the malfunction can lead to serious patient injury or death, meeting the Critical severity threshold per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling CADD-Solis HPCA Ambulatory Infusion Pumps and CADD-Solis VIP models. The affected pumps may trigger an erroneous (false) upstream occlusion alarm under certain conditions, which will interrupt an active infusion.

Interruption or delay of therapy can lead to serious patient injury or death. The recall affects 185,975 units distributed in the US and 127,701 units distributed outside the US. Patients using these pumps should contact their healthcare provider immediately to discuss the issue and next steps regarding their infusion therapy.

Affected models and part numbers have been identified by UDI-DI codes. Healthcare providers and patients who have received these pumps should stop using them and return them to the manufacturer or their supplier for inspection or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
CADD-Solis HPCA Ambulatory Infusion Pump; Model/Number: 21-2111-0402-09-KYO 21-2111-0402-09-KYO CADD SOLIS PIB PUMP FOR CLINICAL EVALUATION/DEMO PUMP 21-2111-0300-09_LOAN CADD SOLIS PIB PUMP FOR CLINICAL EVALUATION/DEMO PUMP FOR CMSA 21-2111-0300-09_CMSA CADD Solis PIB PUMP FOR
Manufacturer
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Hazard
  • false-alarm
  • therapy-interruption
  • malfunction

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.