BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    The Hospira Plum A+ I.V. Infusion pump is a cassette-based, multi-function fluid delivery infusion system, consisting of pumping module and assortment of IV sets.

    Recall: Z-0438-05 · Initiated September 8, 2004

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0438-05
    Event Number
    29982
    Firm
    Hospira Inc
    FEI Number
    2921482
    Product Code
    JFL
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    September 8, 2004
    Posted
    January 27, 2005
    Terminated
    September 20, 2005
    Address
    755 Jarvis Dr, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037-2810

    Description

    The Hospira Plum A+ I.V. Infusion pump is a cassette-based, multi-function fluid delivery infusion system, consisting of pumping module and assortment of IV sets.

    Reason

    The batteries in Plum A+ and Plum A+3 I.V. infusion pumps may fail prematurely when the pump is operating solely on battery power.

    Action

    On 9/8/04, all consignees were notified via written letter sent via Federal Express, informing them of the affected products and providing instructions on the recall. The firm will follow up with phone calls to its consignees.

    Distribution

    The firm distributed these products to 484 consignees throughout the US, and an undetermined number of foreign consignees. The firm has distributed the product nationwide, excluding AK, HI, NV, NM, SC, and SD. The firm has sent products to Veterans Supply Office Pharmacy, Dept. of Veteran''s Affairs, Vet Admin Medical Center and US Pentitentiary-MC. Foreign countries that have received the product incluide Saudi Arabia, Canada, Puerto Rico and Taiwan.

    Quantity

    The firm distributed approximately 31,914 units for all model numbers.