Miami Defective Infusion Pump Lawyer

Ways an infusion pump can fail

An infusion pump depends on its software, its mechanical parts, and its alarm system all functioning correctly at the same time, and a breakdown in any one of them can change how much medication actually reaches the patient.

• Over-infusion, delivering more medication or fluid than intended
• Under-infusion, delivering less than prescribed
• Software errors that miscalculate a dose or infusion rate
• Alarm failures that miss an occlusion or fail to signal a problem
• Battery or electrical failures that shut the pump down unexpectedly
• Broken components, cracked housings or damaged loading levers
• Confusing screens or controls that increase the risk of a setup error

Infusion pump recalls worth reviewing

Several infusion pump manufacturers have faced FDA recall action across 2025 and 2026, often tied to specific models or software versions.

• Fresenius Kabi's Ivenix Large Volume Pump, subject to multiple 2025 and 2026 recalls covering a false battery alarm software defect, a breakable cassette loading lever, an occlusion alarm issue, and a touchscreen registering phantom inputs
• Baxter's Spectrum IQ Infusion System, recalled after certain pumps shipped with a door that might not fully close and, separately, after units were released without full occlusion alarm testing
• BD Alaris Pump Module, recalled over a daylight saving time timestamp issue that could interfere with hospital network connectivity, and separately over bezel damage from dropped or jarred pumps
• ICU Medical's Plum Duo and Plum Solo pumps, recalled over a software issue affecting the piggyback flush programming function
• Medtronic's MiniMed insulin pumps, including the Paradigm, 600, and BLE 700 series, recalled over unintended over- or under-delivery of insulin depending on the pump's position relative to the infusion site

Signs an infusion pump may not be working correctly

Some of these warning signs are caught by hospital staff during a shift, while others only surface when a patient's condition unexpectedly changes.

• Medication effects that seem stronger or weaker than expected
• An alarm that never sounded during an occlusion or malfunction
• Unexpected pump shutdown or loss of power during treatment
• Visible damage, cracking, or a component that will not close properly
• A dosage discrepancy noticed on medication administration records

Compensation available in an infusion pump case

A medication delivery error can escalate quickly, and the resulting treatment costs often reflect that.

• Costs of emergency treatment for an overdose or missed medication
• Extended hospitalization or additional monitoring
• Future medical care related to the complication
• Lost wages during recovery
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress