Alaris is a brand of medical devices that specializes in infusion pumps and related technologies. Alaris infusion pumps are used for delivering intravenous medications and fluids to patients, while other products offered by the brand include patient monitoring systems and drug libraries.
Alaris was founded in 1996 as the IVAC Corporation, a subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company.
In 2004, the company was acquired by Cardinal Health and renamed to Cardinal Health's Alaris Medical Systems.
In 2015, the CareFusion Corporation, another medical device company, was acquired by Becton Dickinson and Company, which rebranded the combined company as Becton Dickinson and Company.
Today, Alaris is a subsidiary of Becton Dickinson and Company and operates as part of the company’s Medication Management Solutions division.
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The Alaris Pump Module is an advanced infusion pump module that delivers fluids and medications to patients in critical care settings. The pump module features a large color display and intuitive user interface.
The Alaris Auto ID Module is a barcode reader that can be used in conjunction with Alaris infusion pump modules to help ensure that the correct medication is delivered to patients.
The Alaris Gateway Workstation is a central monitoring system designed to provide healthcare professionals with real-time information on infusion pumps and patients.
The Alaris Pump Module delivers medications and fluids through an infusion set, while the Alaris Syringe Module delivers medications through a syringe.
Alaris infusion pumps should be calibrated every 12 months or according to the hospital's policy.
Yes, healthcare professionals who use the Alaris Pump Module should complete training on the device prior to use.
No, the Alaris Gateway Workstation is designed to be used exclusively with Alaris infusion pumps.
A drug library is a set of pre-programmed drug infusions and dosing limits that can be used with Alaris infusion pumps to help prevent medication errors.
