BD Alaris Infusion Pump Recall Linked to Problems with Monoject Syringes
About a dozen incompatibility problems with Alaris infusion pumps and Cardinal Health Monoject syringes have been reported.
About a dozen incompatibility problems with Alaris infusion pumps and Cardinal Health Monoject syringes have been reported.
Problems with the plastic syringes from China may result in the delivery of incorrect medication dosages, the agency warns.
Warning comes after Cardinal Health recalled more than 32 million syringes in September, because they may not fit correctly into certain pain management drug pumps.
The FDA warns that the recalled syringes could cause infections, blood loss, increased blood clot risks, embolism and death.