The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3153-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Ivenix Infusion Pump Software Recalled for Potential Malfunctions

Fresenius Kabi is recalling Ivenix Infusion System software (Version 5.9.1 and prior) due to anomalies that can cause pump malfunctions, alarms, or unresponsive screens while delivering medication, risking serious patient harm.

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 recall, which requires a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. The source describes software anomalies with potential to cause serious patient harm or death, but does not report any known fatalities or confirmed hospitalizations, resulting in a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

The Ivenix Infusion System (IIS) LVP Software, Version 5.9.1 and prior, is being recalled by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC. This software controls an infusion pump used to manage medication delivery in healthcare settings.

The software contains anomalies that can cause alarms, pump malfunctions, or unresponsive screens while the pump continues to deliver therapy. These anomalies have the potential to cause serious patient harm or death.

Approximately 17 units of the affected software have been distributed nationwide in the United States.

If you have used or have access to the Ivenix Infusion System with this software version, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC immediately. Healthcare facilities should review the FDA recall notice for complete information and guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software; LVP-SW-0004, Software Version 5.9.1 and prior. Infusion pump software for infusion management system.
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Hazard
  • software-malfunction
  • pump-failure
  • alarm-malfunction
  • unresponsive-display

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 (2)

  • UDI-DI: 00811505030122
  • Software Version 5.9.1 and prior

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.