HIGH

ICU Medical Recalls LifeShield Infusion Safety Software Due to Risk

ICU Medical recalled LifeShield Drug Library Management software on November 24, 2025. A software issue limits concentration precision to one decimal place, risking incorrect drug dosages. Users should stop using the product immediately and follow recall instructions.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
November 24, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
ICU Medical
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Software issue only allows Concentration Limits to be defined to one digit of precision past the decimal point (0.1) instead of three digits (0.001). If the user is unable to use Concentration Limits as intended, they may need to change the limits to something other than what is recommended by the drug manufacturer, which may result in over- or under-delivery.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact ICU Medical, Inc. or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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Product Details

Product Name: LifeShield Infusion Safety Software Suite v2.2. Model Number: 17003-02. Quantity: 12 units distributed nationwide in California, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.

The Hazard

The software only allows concentration limits to be set with one digit of precision past the decimal point. This limitation may lead to incorrect drug delivery, resulting in potential over- or under-dosage.

Reported Incidents

No specific injuries or incidents have been reported related to this software issue. However, the potential for harm exists if dosage limits are altered inadvertently.

What to Do

Stop using the LifeShield Drug Library Management software immediately. Contact ICU Medical, Inc. or your healthcare provider for further instructions and follow the recall guidelines.

Contact Information

For more information, call ICU Medical at their customer support line or visit their website. Additional details can be found at the FDA recall page: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=Z-0966-2026.

Key Facts

  • Recall Date: November 24, 2025
  • Report Date: December 31, 2025
  • Classification: Class II
  • Affected States: CA, IA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NY, PA, TN, VA

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeSoftware Suite
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
LifeShield Infusion Safety Software Suite v2.2 UDI-DI 00887709127227
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
December 31, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Medical Devices
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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