BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.

    Recall: Z-1117-2013 · Initiated March 21, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1117-2013
    Event Number
    64841
    Firm
    Hospira Inc.
    FEI Number
    3013319212
    Product Code
    FRN
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    March 21, 2013
    Posted
    April 15, 2013
    Terminated
    August 29, 2016
    Address
    275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-2579

    Description

    The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.

    Reason

    During infusions of 2.0 mL/hr the motor assembly may rotate backwards capturing additional medication resulting in over-infusion.

    Action

    Hospira sent an Urgent Device Field Correction letter dated March 21, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to refrain from using the affected produc and contact Hospira at 1-800-441-4100 to arrange for return of their device for repair. Customers were directed to notify their customers if they further distributed the product and confirm they have done so by return of the reply form to Stericycle. For questions regarding this recall call 224-212-4892.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Canada, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Chile and Colombia.

    Quantity

    1) List Number 13086: 286 pumps; 3) List Number 13087: 45,376 pumps; 4) List Number 13088: 23,492 pumps