FDA Recall Terminated

Plum A+3 Triple Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps were sold under the following configurations: a) list 12348 - software version 10.3; b) list 12618 - software version 11.3; c) list 20678 - Hospira MedNet software; Product Usage: The Plum A+3 is a dual-line triple channel volumetric infusion system that provides precise delivery of multiple i.v. therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care, including ICU/CCU, OR, PACU, ER, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, Outpatient clinics and Home care

Recall: Z-0625-2013 · Initiated December 7, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0625-2013
Event Number
63772
Firm
Hospira Inc.
FEI Number
3013319212
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 7, 2012
Posted
December 31, 2012
Terminated
November 14, 2016
Address
275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-2579

Description

Plum A+3 Triple Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps were sold under the following configurations: a) list 12348 - software version 10.3; b) list 12618 - software version 11.3; c) list 20678 - Hospira MedNet software; Product Usage: The Plum A+3 is a dual-line triple channel volumetric infusion system that provides precise delivery of multiple i.v. therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care, including ICU/CCU, OR, PACU, ER, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, Outpatient clinics and Home care

Reason

The door roller assembly on the Plum A+/A+3 infuser family of infusers has the potential to break which can lead to possible unrestricted flow and/or over-delivery during the removal of the IV administration set's cassette from the pump.

Action

Hospira Inc. sent "URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION" letters, dated December 7, 2012, to all affected customers. The letters identified the products, problem and action(s) to be taken until doors have been replaced. The customers were instructed to read the information provided carefully, including instructions to inspect the door roller assembly prior to loading a cassette for signs of damage. Customers are to complete the attached Reply Form and return it to the firm via fax at 1-877-650-8359. Customers were instructed to notify their consignees if they have further distributed the affected product. If customers require additional assistance, they are to contact Stericycle at 1-877-650-0362..

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including Puerto Rico, and the countries of Austria, Australia, Argentina, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

Quantity

28,599 units