Device brand name · Pump infusion
Medfusion 3500 Syringe Infusion Pump: medical device reports filed with FDA
2,462 reports name it, 2006–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: St Paul. Product code FRN.
- 2,462
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 121 a year
- 62
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 56 in the 12 months before
- 98.6%
- classified as malfunction
- 98.5% across the product code
- 0.3%
- classified as death, as reported
- 7 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 2,462 reports that name the brand "Medfusion 3500 Syringe Infusion Pump" (pump infusion), received between February 2006 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is St Paul. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
62 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 11% from 56 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 (98.6%), injury (1.1%) and death (0.3%); 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 alarm system (24.1%), mechanical problem (21.7%) and device sensing problem (16.8%). The patient problems coded most often are death, overdose and treatment with medication(s). 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
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
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) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device alarm system | 594 | 24.1% | 2.8% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 535 | 21.7% | 0.3% |
| Device sensing problem | 413 | 16.8% | 3.8% |
| Alarm, audible | 305 | 12.4% | 0.1% |
| Audible prompt/feedback problem | 170 | 6.9% | 0.1% |
| Device displays incorrect message | 163 | 6.6% | 9.3% |
| Failure to infuse | 72 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| Breakthe device broke | 37 | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Defective alarm | 34 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Power problem | 30 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Battery problema problem with the battery | 25 | 1% | 1.2% |
| Defective component | 24 | 1% | 0.1% |
| Calibration problem | 19 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Failure to sense | 18 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Failure to calibrate | 17 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Overdelivery | 16 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Electrical /electronic property probleman electrical or electronic problem | 14 | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Excess flow or over-infusion | 13 | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Noise, audible | 12 | 0.5% | 0% |
| Computer operating system problem | 9 | 0.4% | 0% |
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) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term | 5 | 0.2% |
| Overdosea dose above the recommended amount | 5 | 0.2% |
| Treatment with medication(s) | 5 | 0.2% |
| Blood pressure, decreased | 4 | 0.2% |
| Overmedicated | 4 | 0.2% |
| Urethral stenosis/stricture | 4 | 0.2% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, aborted/stopped | 2 | 0.1% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional | 2 | 0.1% |
| Apnea | 1 | 0% |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0% |
| Bone cement implantation syndrome | 1 | 0% |
| Bradycardiaslow heart rate | 1 | 0% |
| Decreased respiratory rate | 1 | 0% |
| Heart rate, decreased | 1 | 0% |
| Low blood pressure/ hypotension | 1 | 0% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Medfusion 3500 Syringe Infusion Pump | Product code FRN | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 2,462 | 1,831,109 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.1% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 1.1% | 1.3% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 98.6% | 98.5% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 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
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaris Pump Module | 684,522 | 0 | 0% |
| Alaris System | 422,501 | 33,692 | 0% |
| 8100 Alaris Pump Module | 163,620 | 0 | 0% |
| Spectrum Infusion Pump | 147,363 | 15 | 0% |
| 8015 Alaris System Pc Unit | 54,162 | 0 | 0% |
| Alaris System Pc Unit | 24,066 | 0 | 0% |
| 8110 Alaris Syringe Pump | 22,434 | 0 | 0% |
| Colleague | 21,763 | 0 | 0% |
| Reservoir 3ML MMT-332A | 19,914 | 2,008 | 0.4% |
| Reservoir 3ml | 16,407 | 0 | 0.8% |
| Flogard | 15,668 | 0 | 0% |
| Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pump | 13,678 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Colleague Pre P1 7 | 13,103 | 0 | 0% |
| CADD-Solis VIP Ambulatory Infusion Pump | 11,721 | 3,471 | 0.1% |
| Intermate | 8,261 | 47 | 0% |
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 Medfusion 3500 Syringe Infusion Pump reports
How many FDA reports name Medfusion 3500 Syringe Infusion Pump?
2,462 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 62 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (98.6%), injury (1.1%) and death (0.3%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
device alarm system (24.1%), mechanical problem (21.7%), device sensing problem (16.8%), alarm, audible (12.4%) and audible prompt/feedback problem (6.9%). 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 Medfusion 3500 Syringe Infusion Pump 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.