Update: BD Alaris™ Infusion Pump Recall Expands Due to Legacy Part Failures

KBD Attorneys Continues to Investigate Defective Medical Device Injuries Linked to BD’s Alaris™ Pumps

In a major development affecting hospitals, care facilities, and patient safety nationwide, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) issued an urgent update to its ongoing global recall of Alaris™ and BD Alaris™ infusion pump modules. This July 2025 update, announced via the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reinforces the critical dangers posed by legacy bezel kit assemblies that were previously recalled in 2019 — parts that may still be in use despite their known defects.

At KBD Attorneys, we’re closely following this situation as part of our broader commitment to holding medical device manufacturers accountable. In a previous blog post, we covered BD’s recall involving their Esophagogas tric Balloon Tamponade Tube . This most recent BD update now raises even more red flags — and once again puts patients at risk of serious injury or death.

What Is the BD Alaris™ Pump and Why Is This Update So Concerning?

The Alaris™ Pump Module is a commonly used infusion system in hospitals, relied on to safely deliver IV fluids, medications, and blood products to patients. When functioning properly, these pumps are essential to care. But when components fail — especially key structural parts like the bezel assembly, which helps secure and control the pump — the consequences can be catastrophic.

According to the July 15, 2025 company announcement, BD discovered that some Alaris™ and BD Alaris™ pump modules may have been serviced with previously recalled bezel kit assemblies manufactured between April 2011 and June 2017. These older bezels, also known as FR-110 bezels, were part of a 2019 recall because they are prone to material degradation over time — meaning the plastic weakens, cracks, or breaks, potentially during use.

Such failures may cause:

• Free flow of medication or fluid

• Over-infusion or under-infusion

• Interruption of life-saving therapies

These errors are not minor. BD acknowledged that these defective parts have been associated with serious injuries and patient deaths.

How Did This Happen — Again?

While the original recall targeted the manufacturing of these bezel assemblies, the 2025 update stems from unauthorized or improper servicing practices. BD reports that some customers — including third-party service providers or even internal hospital maintenance teams — may have used previously recalled bezel kits to repair or refurbish pump modules that were not originally built with them.

In other words, even if a particular pump module wasn’t part of the 2019 recall, it could still be dangerous today if it was later serviced with one of the faulty parts.

This kind of supply chain and service oversight failure raises serious concerns about:

• The traceability of repairs and part replacements

• The training and accountability of third-party service vendors

• The transparency of BD’s safety monitoring and reporting

What BD and the FDA Are Now Advising

BD has now instructed all customers to:

• Dispose of any remaining recalled bezel kit assemblies

• Review maintenance records for any pumps that may have been serviced with affected parts

• Perform visual inspections of pump bezels for cracks or damage

• Immediately remove affected pumps from service and contact BD for next steps

The FDA has also urged users to report adverse incidents through the MedWatch system. More information is available at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

At KBD Attorneys, We’re Fighting for Patients Harmed by Defective Medical Devices

This update reinforces what we already know: medical device safety depends on far more than good intentions. When companies fail to monitor or control how their products are used, the consequences fall on patients and families — not corporate shareholders.

At KBD Attorneys, we’ve seen this pattern before. We represent individuals and families harmed by:

• Defective infusion pumps and hospital devices

• Improperly serviced or refurbished medical equipment

• Delayed recalls or corporate coverups

• Inadequate warnings to hospitals or care providers

We believe BD and any third-party contractors involved in using recalled parts on critical medical devices must be held accountable.

Our legal team can review your case if you have experienced the following with the infusion pump:

• Injury or death related to Alaris™ infusion pump failure

• Incorrect medication dosing or IV malfunction during hospital care

• Silent service failures where a recalled part was unknowingly reused

The Bigger Picture: Why Recalls Like This Keep Happening

This case reveals more than just one corporate misstep. It reveals systemic weaknesses in how recalled medical devices are tracked and managed. Consider:

• There is no standardized federal requirement for hospitals to log all third-party part replacements.

• Medical device companies often lack real-time traceability for replacement kits or refurbished parts.

• Staff at hospitals are frequently overwhelmed and undertrained to deal with technical product recalls while caring for patients.

Patients suffer when these gaps aren’t closed — especially those already vulnerable, such as seniors, children, and chronically ill individuals relying on precise medical infusions.

What You Can Do If You or a Loved One Was Affected

If you believe you or someone you love may have been injured due to a malfunctioning Alaris™ pump, especially during IV medication or fluid delivery:

• Document all hospital stays and request medical records

• Note any sudden reactions or complications following infusion therapy

• Check whether the hospital used Alaris™ pumps

• Contact a qualified medical device injury attorney immediately

You deserve answers — and possibly compensation for your injuries, suffering, or loss.

KBD Attorneys Is Investigating Alaris™ Pump Cases Nationwide

We know the dangers of defective medical equipment. And we know how hard it is for families to get answers when a machine fails quietly in a hospital room. That’s why we continue to investigate the BD Alaris™ recall and other dangerous products.

If you or your loved one was harmed by a BD Alaris™ infusion pump or any defective medical device, contact KBD Attorneys today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, help you gather documentation, and fight to hold the right parties accountable — whether that’s BD, a third-party service vendor, or another responsible entity.

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