Smiths Medical Pump Recall: Alarms & Thermal Risks
- Smiths Medical is recalling certain CADD-Solis and CADD-Solis VIP ambulatory infusion pumps.The infusion pump recall, classified by the Food and Drug Governance as Class I, addresses issues that...
- First, the pumps may generate false "upstream occlusion" alarms, halting therapy, particularly after an hour-long delay between priming or infusion steps.
- The company reports no serious injuries or deaths related to these issues.
Smiths Medical has recalled CADD-Solis and CADD-Solis VIP infusion pumps due too safety concerns, specifically those that could interrupt medication delivery. This critical infusion pump recall, classified as Class I by the FDA, highlights potential issues including false alarms, thermal risks, and wireless connection disruptions that may impact the accuracy of infusions. The recall reflects potential failures,and the agency doesn’t recommend that healthcare providers remove the pumps from active use. Beyond specific alarms, the faulty batteries have also lead to several instances of overheating. News Directory 3 is reporting on this important update. Discover what’s next with this medical device recall and learn more about the latest developments.
Smiths Medical Recalls CADD-Solis Infusion Pumps over Safety Concerns
Updated june 5, 2025
Smiths Medical is recalling certain CADD-Solis and CADD-Solis VIP ambulatory infusion pumps.The infusion pump recall, classified by the Food and Drug Governance as Class I, addresses issues that could disrupt or delay medication delivery.The FDA, while issuing the medical device recall, does not advise removing the pumps from service.
The recall targets three primary concerns. First, the pumps may generate false “upstream occlusion” alarms, halting therapy, particularly after an hour-long delay between priming or infusion steps. Second, internal damage to the battery or wireless components could cause overheating, posing a burn risk. Standard alarms should signal battery failure. network changes may disrupt the pump’s wireless connection,triggering a high-priority alarm and interrupting the medication delivery.
The company reports no serious injuries or deaths related to these issues.
What’s next
Smiths Medical is working to resolve the issues and prevent future disruptions. Patients and healthcare providers should monitor devices closely for any unusual alarms or malfunctions.