· Alaris® syringe pumps (all models) – risk of uncontrolled bolus of medicine with non-recommended syringes
Alaris syringe pumps are manufactured by CareFusion – using non-recommended syringes in Alaris syringe pumps that have a broken spring in the plunger assembly may cause unintended bolus of medication.
Alert type: Medical device alert Issued: 22 December 2016
· Heater-cooler devices used in cardiac surgery – risk of infection with Mycobacterium species update
Updated advice from manufacturers on device management for systems known or suspected to be contaminated with Mycobacterium chimaera.
Alert type: Medical device alert Issued: 13 December 2016