—#104073

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 The Plum A+3 is a dual-line triple channel 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+3 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+3 a convenient and cost-effective infusion system.

FDA product code: FRN — Pump, Infusion
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K031185, K042081, K052052
Affected lot / code info: a) list 12348 - serial numbers 0013740398 through 0013741025; b) list 12618 - serial numbers 0014040007 through 0018857420; c) list 20678 - serial numbers 0015543071 through 0019655471

Why it was recalled

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.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

Firm: Hospira Inc.
Address: 275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Distribution pattern: 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.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-09-16
Posted by FDA: 2011-09-29
Terminated: 2016-11-07
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #104073. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.