Recall Notice: CareFusion Corp. Issues Recall of Alaris PC Units (Model 8015) Due to Potential For Delay or Interruption of Therapy

On October 15, 2010, CareFusion Corporation issued a recall of its Alaris PC Units (Model 8015) manufactured between the time period of December 20, 2008 through September 8, 2009 and distributed from December 20, 2008 through June 28, 2010. The organization identified that under certain wireless network conditions, a communication error can occur which can lead to the freezing/interruption of the PC Unit screen and a subsequent delay in therapy. Should the communication error occur during infusion, infusion continues on all channels, as originally programmed, but cannot be modified. When this error occurs, stopping the infusion to make any modification or programming changes causes the PC unit to shut down resulting in a delay or interruption in therapy which could lead to serious injury or death. Any users experiencing this problem should remove the device from service and contact the CareFusion Recall Center immediately at 888.562.6018 or via email at SupportCenter@carefusion.com. Corrective action will require a hardware update to all affected units. Please also note that CareFusion does not require that the devices be returned. Click here for more information.