FDA Recall Terminated

Plum A+ Hyperbaric Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; list 11005. Hospira has received reports of incorrect seating of the regulator closer on the Plum A+ Infusion Pumps. If the regulator closer does not close the flow regulator actuator when the pump door is opened, and if the clinician has not engaged the clamp prior to opening the cassette door, unrestricted flow may occur.

Recall: Z-3286-2011 · Initiated September 16, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3286-2011
Event Number
59953
Firm
Hospira Inc.
FEI Number
3013319212
Product Code
FRN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
September 16, 2011
Posted
September 29, 2011
Terminated
November 7, 2016
Address
275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-2579

Description

Plum A+ Hyperbaric Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; list 11005. Hospira has received reports of incorrect seating of the regulator closer on the Plum A+ Infusion Pumps. If the regulator closer does not close the flow regulator actuator when the pump door is opened, and if the clinician has not engaged the clamp prior to opening the cassette door, unrestricted flow may occur.

Reason

Hospira has received reports of incorrect seating of the regulator closer on the Plum A+ Infusion Pumps. If the regulator closer does not close the flow regulator actuator when the pump door is opened, and if the clinician has not engaged the clamp prior to opening the cassette door, unrestricted flow may occur.

Action

Hospira, Inc. sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 16, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers on how to prevent occurrences of continuous recycling/rebooting during start-up. A reply form was attached to the letter for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-888-345-5358. Contact Hospira Advanced Knowledge Center at 1-800-241-4002, option 4, for technical assistance or information regarding this notice.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands and countries of Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, 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, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Vietnam.

Quantity

120 pumps