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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2204-2021·Announced 2021-08-18

Infusion Pump Module Bezel Repair Parts Recalled for Infusion Hazards

BioMedical Equipment Service Co (BMES) recalls bezel repair parts for Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100. Non-original parts may crack or separate, causing free flow, over-infusion, under-infusion, or interruption of infusion.

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. While the source does not report any deaths or injuries, FDA Class I recalls are classified as Severe per the rubric, which requires a minimum score of 4 for Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

BioMedical Equipment Service Co (BMES) is recalling Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100 units that were serviced or repaired using a non-original bezel repair part (TIPA-8100-4410). The third-party bezel replacement part may experience cracking or separation of the posts over time.

If the bezel posts separate from the bezel, the pump may experience free flow, over-infusion, under-infusion, or interruption of infusion. These conditions could result in serious patient harm.

Approximately 718 pump modules are potentially affected. The affected units were distributed to healthcare facilities in California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Healthcare facilities that have Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100 units serviced by BMES should contact the company or the FDA for guidance on identifying affected units and determining appropriate next steps.

The recalled product

Product
Alaris Infusion Pump Module, Model 8100, serviced/repaired by Biomedical Equipment Service Co. (BMES) with an impacted bezel repair part TIPA-8100-4410
Manufacturer
BioMedical Equipment Service Co (BMES)
Hazard
  • free-flow
  • over-infusion
  • under-infusion
  • infusion-interruption

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

  • CA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • NJ
  • NV
  • OH
  • PA