inforMED
MalfunctionMRZ

MEDFUSION

Received Apr 8, 2021

Report 3012307300-2021-02976 · MDR key 11637408

Device

Generic name

Syringe Pump

Manufacturer

St Paul

Model number

3500

Catalog number

3500-0600-01

Product problems

  • Device Alarm System
  • Device Alarm System

Patient

Not reported

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION COMPLETED ON A SMITHS MEDICAL SYRINGE INFUSION PUMPS/MEDFUSION 3500 PUMPS FLANGE SENSOR ERROR WAS CONFIRMED IN EVENT LOG AND UPON POWERING UP DEVICE. PHYSICAL CONDITION OF DEVICE REVEALED PLUNGER CASE SEAL WAS DAMAGED. THE CAUSE OF EVENT WAS ISOLATED TO CONTAMINATION BETWEEN THE CASE AND EAR CLIP. ACTION WAS TAKEN TO REMOVE THE CONTAMINATION.

Description of Event or Problem

INFORMATION RECEIVED A SMITHS MEDICAL SYRINGE INFUSION PUMPS/MEDFUSION 3500 ALARMED FLANGE SENSOR ERROR.NO PATIENT ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTED.