FDA Recall Terminated

GemStar SP Infusion Suite Database, Version 1.0; an Rx PC software application; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; list 13092-04-01 A stand-alone PC application for administration of medications specific to the GemStar Infuser

Recall: Z-1999-2011 · Initiated March 23, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1999-2011
Event Number
58202
Firm
Hospira Inc.
FEI Number
3013319212
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
March 23, 2011
Posted
April 15, 2011
Terminated
August 29, 2016
Address
275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-2579

Description

GemStar SP Infusion Suite Database, Version 1.0; an Rx PC software application; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; list 13092-04-01 A stand-alone PC application for administration of medications specific to the GemStar Infuser

Reason

The software enables programming of the GemStar device for a Bolus Lower Lockout Limit outside of the hard limits entered into the GemStar SP Infusion Suite Database PC application.

Action

The firm, Hospira, sent "URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION" letters dated March 23, 2011 to their customers on the same date. The letter described the product, problem and preventative action to be taken by the customers until the software can be upgraded. The customers were requested to contact Hospira Global Product Safety and Complaints at 1-800-441-4100 to report adverse events, and 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 1-262-577-6921. For additional information and technical assistance, contact Hospira Advanced knowledge Center at 1-800-241-4002, option 4 (available 24 hours a day/7 days per week).

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including: Canada, Chile, Colombia and Singapore

Quantity

139 units