Recall Z-0625-2013

Hospira Inc. · initiated December 7, 2012

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Plum A+3 Triple Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps were sold under the following configurations: a) list 12348 - software version 10.3; b) list 12618 - software version 11.3; c) list 20678 - Hospira MedNet software; Product Usage: The Plum A+3 is a dual-line triple channel volumetric infusion system that provides precise delivery of multiple i.v. therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care, including ICU/CCU, OR, PACU, ER, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, Outpatient clinics and Home care

Codes / lots: list numbers 12348, 12618, and 20678; all serial numbers

Reason for recall

The door roller assembly on the Plum A+/A+3 infuser family of infusers has the potential to break which can lead to possible unrestricted flow and/or over-delivery during the removal of the IV administration set's cassette from the pump.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Hospira Inc. sent "URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION" letters, dated December 7, 2012, to all affected customers. The letters identified the products, problem and action(s) to be taken until doors have been replaced. The customers were instructed to read the information provided carefully, including instructions to inspect the door roller assembly prior to loading a cassette for signs of damage. Customers are to complete the attached Reply Form and return it to the firm via fax at 1-877-650-8359. Customers were instructed to notify their consignees if they have further distributed the affected product. If customers require additional assistance, they are to contact Stericycle at 1-877-650-0362..

Details

Recall number
Z-0625-2013
Initiated
December 7, 2012
Posted by FDA
December 31, 2012
Terminated
November 14, 2016
Product code
FRN – Pump, Infusion
Quantity
28,599 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including Puerto Rico, and the countries of Austria, Australia, Argentina, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore…
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0624-2013 Class IIPlum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps…The door roller assembly on the Plum A+/A+3 infuser family of infusers has the potential to break which can… 12/07/2012Terminated
Z-0626-2013 Class IIPlum A+ Hyperbaric Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045…The door roller assembly on the Plum A+/A+3 infuser family of infusers has the potential to break which can… 12/07/2012Terminated