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Alaris Syringe Pump Module: medical device reports filed with FDA

947 reports name it, 2013–2021. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Carefusion Sd. Product code FRN.

947
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 73 a year
0
reports, 12 months to August 2026
0 in the 12 months before
89.7%
classified as malfunction
98.5% across the product code
0.2%
classified as death, as reported
2 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 947 reports that name the brand "Alaris Syringe Pump Module" (pump infusion), received between August 2013 and June 2021; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Carefusion Sd. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (89.7%), injury (10.1%) and death (0.2%); across all pump, infusion reports (product code FRN) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 98.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are device sensing problem (24.1%), break (12.9%) and crack (12.5%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, low blood pressure/ hypotension and high blood pressure/ hypertension. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

No report naming Alaris Syringe Pump Module was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in June 2021.

By year received

02935852013: 420132014: 1420142015: 4220152016: 1120162017: 1220172018: 2520182019: 6620192020: 58520202021: 1882021

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0.2%2
Injury10.1%96
Malfunction89.7%849
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%947
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 1,831,109 reports carrying product code FRN. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Device sensing problem22824.1%3.8%
Breakthe device broke12212.9%8.5%
Crackthe device cracked11812.5%40.3%
Pumping stopped778.1%0.2%
Device alarm system707.4%2.8%
Excess flow or over-infusion646.8%1.2%
Calibration problem626.5%0.4%
Failure to read input signal616.4%3%
Communication or transmission problemthe device could not communicate or transmit535.6%0.5%
Insufficient flow or under infusion515.4%0.8%
Insufficient device problem information434.5%0.8%
Inaccurate delivery363.8%0.4%
Electrical /electronic property probleman electrical or electronic problem343.6%0.8%
Pressure problem303.2%0.1%
Corrodedthe device corroded283%11.6%
Computer software problema software problem272.9%0.6%
Deformation due to compressive stress272.9%0.6%
Contamination242.5%2.1%
Physical resistance/sticking232.4%1.2%
Naturally worn212.2%0.4%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
No patient involvement44246.7%
Low blood pressure/ hypotension283%
High blood pressure/ hypertension111.2%
Overdosea dose above the recommended amount70.7%
Underdoseless than the intended dose60.6%
Bradycardiaslow heart rate40.4%
Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term30.3%
Erythemaskin redness30.3%
Hyperglycemiahigh blood sugar30.3%
Therapeutic response, increased30.3%
Bruise/contusion20.2%
Cardiac arrestthe heart stopped20.2%
Cellulitisa skin infection20.2%
Hypoglycemialow blood sugar20.2%
Loss of consciousnesspassing out20.2%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureAlaris Syringe Pump ModuleProduct code FRNAll MAUDE reports
Reports9471,831,10926,136,888
Share of that pool—0.1%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports219
Classified as injury10.1%1.3%36.2%
Classified as malfunction89.7%98.5%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%99.1%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code FRN

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Alaris Pump Module684,52200%
Alaris System422,50133,6920%
8100 Alaris Pump Module163,62000%
Spectrum Infusion Pump147,363150%
8015 Alaris System Pc Unit54,16200%
Alaris System Pc Unit24,06600%
8110 Alaris Syringe Pump22,43400%
Colleague21,76300%
Reservoir 3ML MMT-332A19,9142,0080.4%
Reservoir 3ml16,40700.8%
Flogard15,66800%
Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pump13,67800.1%
Colleague Pre P1 713,10300%
CADD-Solis VIP Ambulatory Infusion Pump11,7213,4710.1%
Intermate8,261470%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about Alaris Syringe Pump Module reports

How many FDA reports name Alaris Syringe Pump Module?

947 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (89.7%), injury (10.1%) and death (0.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

device sensing problem (24.1%), break (12.9%), crack (12.5%), pumping stopped (8.1%) and device alarm system (7.4%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Alaris Syringe Pump Module was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.