The FDA has issued a recall on the I-Flow ON-Q Pump with ONDEMAND bolus button, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
The pump, which is used to deliver continuous or intermittent delivery of local anesthesia or narcotics to surgical wound sites, may not lock in the down position when depressed. The orange bolus refill indicator may stay in the lowest position, causing the patient to receive continuous infusion at a faster rate than needed.
The product may cause serious health consequences, including death. The producer sent a voluntary recall notice, recommending customers identify and quarantine affected products.
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The pump, which is used to deliver continuous or intermittent delivery of local anesthesia or narcotics to surgical wound sites, may not lock in the down position when depressed. The orange bolus refill indicator may stay in the lowest position, causing the patient to receive continuous infusion at a faster rate than needed.
The product may cause serious health consequences, including death. The producer sent a voluntary recall notice, recommending customers identify and quarantine affected products.
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