CareFusion Recalling 6,458 Units of Alaris Syringe Pump

CareFusion is recalling 6,458 units of its Alaris syringe pump in the U.S. after it was found that an error in the syringe pump triggers a visual and audible alarm that causes it to stop supplying fluids to the patient.

The San Diego, Calif.-based company has received 108 reports of the issue occurring, but no reports of permanent injury or death.

The Class I recall involves model no. 8110 and covers devices manufactured between March and September 2014. — Michael Cipriano