First Medical Source Recalls

Medpro Elastomeric Infusion Pump. AccuFlux, Model # CT-0020-100H. Product Usage: The devices are intended for patients requiring intravenous, percutaneous, subcutaneous, intra-operative sites or epidural administration of medications. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the medication is prepared and administered accordance with the drug manufacturers package insert. The devices deliver controlled amounts of medication directly to the intraoperative site for pain management and or antibiotic administration. The devices infuse the medication at an hourly flow rate. Medications are infused intraoperatively and postoperatively through intramuscular or subcutaneous routes. The devices are also intended for controlled delivery of local anesthetics in close proximity to nerves for post operative regional anesthesia and pain management. Routes of administration may be intraoperative or percutaneous. It is for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including antibiotic delivery and chemotherapy.

Class I - Dangerous

Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being reclassified by the Agency as a Class I. The recall was initiated because First Medical Source has confirmed that these lots may have a higher flow rate than specified. The use of this product may lead to over-administration of drug solutions to the patients. The pr

Jul 9, 2011 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →