BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps were sold under the following configurations: a) list 11971 b) list 11973 - software version 10.3 c) list 12391 - software version 11.3 d) list 20679 - Hospira MedNet Software e) list 20792 - Driver The Plum A+ dual-line volumetric infusion system designed to meet the growing demand for hospital-wide, as well as alternate site and home healthcare, standardization. With their primary line, secondary line, and piggyback fluid delivery capability, the Plum A+ is suited for a wide range of medical/surgical and critical care applications. Full compatibility with LifeCare Plum Series administration sets and accessories and the LifeShield needleless protection systems makes the Plum A+ a convenient and cost-effective infusion system.

    Recall: Z-1644-2011 · Initiated February 14, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1644-2011
    Event Number
    57724
    Firm
    Hospira Inc.
    FEI Number
    3013319212
    Product Code
    FRN
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    February 14, 2011
    Posted
    March 14, 2011
    Terminated
    November 8, 2016
    Address
    275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-2579

    Description

    Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps were sold under the following configurations: a) list 11971 b) list 11973 - software version 10.3 c) list 12391 - software version 11.3 d) list 20679 - Hospira MedNet Software e) list 20792 - Driver The Plum A+ dual-line volumetric infusion system designed to meet the growing demand for hospital-wide, as well as alternate site and home healthcare, standardization. With their primary line, secondary line, and piggyback fluid delivery capability, the Plum A+ is suited for a wide range of medical/surgical and critical care applications. Full compatibility with LifeCare Plum Series administration sets and accessories and the LifeShield needleless protection systems makes the Plum A+ a convenient and cost-effective infusion system.

    Reason

    Hospira has received customer reports of the Plum A+ infusion pumps with no audible alarm conditions, which have been associated with failure of the piezoelectric assembly due to component quality issues.

    Action

    The firm, Hospira, sent "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letters dated February 14, 2011 to their customers on the same date. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The Customer/Clinicians were instructed to weigh the risk associated with continued use of the device versus removal from service. If they elect to continue the devices, they were provided with instructions to perform alarm tests prior to each clinical use (during their pump cleaning process). If the alarm is not audible, they were instructed to discontinue use of the pump and contact Hospira Global Product Safety and Complaints at 1-800-441-4100. The customers were requested to contact Hospira Advanced Knowledge Center at 1-800-241-4002 for technical assistance. The accounts were also requested to complete the attached Reply Form and return it to Hospira via fax at 1-888-216-7330.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: United States including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and countries including: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

    Quantity

    144,477 pumps