You've probably seen an infusion pump, even though the name might make it sound like a mysterious piece of medical technology. These devices govern the flow of IV medications and fluids into patients.

The use of smart pump technology has been proven to reduce the frequency of errors in the administration of intravenous drugs. But software glitches and other potentially dangerous problems persist.

The FDA has received reports of serious adverse events which describe medication dosing inaccuracies and other mechanical problems with the pump that have led to patient injury and death. The Food and ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a new initiative to address safety problems associated with external infusion pumps, which are often used to deliver fluids, including nutrients and ...