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Smiths Medical MD, Inc.: Medfusion 3500 Syringe Infusion Pump with PharmGuard Medication safety Software versions 4.1.3 and 4.1.4. Medex, 4350 Green Parkway, Suite 200. Duluth, GA 30096

Recall number
Z-0768-2007
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical MD, Inc.
Product
Medfusion 3500 Syringe Infusion Pump with PharmGuard Medication safety Software versions 4.1.3 and 4.1.4. Medex, 4350 Green Parkway, Suite 200. Duluth, GA 30096
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2007-02-03
Posted
2007-04-26
Terminated
2011-02-10
Reason
Software anomaly that causes the pump to experience a sudden and unexpected failure. This anomaly occurs during the pump's startup sequence when the pump's Preventative Maintenance Alarm goes off, preventing the pump from completing its power up routine. Lock-up occurs and the pump will not function.
Root cause
Other
Action
Consignees were initially notified of the recall via a Customer Information Bulletin which was sent via electronic mail 2/3/07 and confimed with a telephone conversation. A Product Recall Notification and a Product Recall Bulletin will be sent to all consignees via the mail on 2/16/07.
Quantity
23,519
Distribution
Nationwide, Canada, and Italy.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model 3500 pump with 4.1.4 or 4.1.3 software.
510(k) numbers
["K982640"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FRN
Firm FEI
2183502
Firm city
Saint Paul
Firm state
MN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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