FDA Recall Terminated

Hospira Accessory Power Pack; a 4 outlet power strip with a custom pole clamp bracket to attach to the IV pole with the infusion pump; Distributed by: Hospira, Inc., 275 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045; part number 39003-04-01, Modo #HSP1700, Model Tripp-Lite PS-415-HG Accessory power pack used for use with medical devices.

Recall: Z-2234-2010 · Initiated July 2, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2234-2010
Event Number
56138
Firm
Hospira Inc.
FEI Number
3004591926
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 2, 2010
Posted
August 17, 2010
Terminated
July 20, 2011
Address
375 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Description

Hospira Accessory Power Pack; a 4 outlet power strip with a custom pole clamp bracket to attach to the IV pole with the infusion pump; Distributed by: Hospira, Inc., 275 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045; part number 39003-04-01, Modo #HSP1700, Model Tripp-Lite PS-415-HG Accessory power pack used for use with medical devices.

Reason

The Power Pack Accessory is not certified to UL 60601 standard or Subject 1363A for relocatable power taps intended for use with medical equipment. Potential problems could include electrical shock, electrical short or electrical fire.

Action

Hospira sent Urgent Device Recall letters dated 7/1/10 to their direct accounts on 7/2/10 via Federal Express 2 day delivery, informing them of the potential for electrical shock, electrical short, or electrical fire, since the power packs were not certified to UL 60601 standard or Subject 1363A of UL standard 1363 for relocatable power taps intended for use with medical equipment. The accounts were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected product and quarantine it immediately, and Stericycle at 1-800-321-7388 to obtain a return kit for returning the affected product. If they distributed the affected product further, they were instructed to sub-recall the product from their sub-accounts. They were also requested to complete the enclosed reply form and return it to Hospira by fax at 1-262-577-6921, indicating the amount of product placed on hold for return, if they further distributed the product and if they notified their retail customers. For medical inquiries, the accounts were directed to contact Hospira Medical Communications at 1-800-615-0187.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US and Canada.

Quantity

1,766 units