Carefusion Outline

LatianaLymore

April 13, 2022

Professor Dillon

Who is it about?

Carefusion303 is a company that makes pumps to deliver fluids to medical patients via a medical machine. The Alaris pump is intended to deliver different fluids including medications, blood, blood products. Carefusion 303 is owned by BD, which is one of the largest global medical technology company in the world.

What happened?

145,000 devices were recalled due to risk of stuck or unresponsive keys on the device. The Alaris pump model 8100 was recalled due to this issue, and ultimately could potentially lead to an infusion delay. This could potentially cause death for a patient.

When did it take place?

This recall occurred in August of 2021. These pumps were manufactured from January 2019 to December 2019.

Where did it take place?

This occurred in the throughout the United States. This was issued by the FDA, and identified as a class one recall.

Why did it happen?

There were multiple reasons for this recall. Some of the reasons are to include, software/system errors. Some of the software associated with the Alaris pump was malfunctioning as well as the keypad on the pump was lifting and no longer responsive.

What could have been done about it?

Carefusion 303 could have certainly ensured to do routine maintenance on its devices to ensure the proper function of the equipment. Medical equipment malfunctions can cause death, which should be avoided at all costs.