Events

Recall of Device Recall Gemstar Infusion System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Hospira Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    64832
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0350-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-03-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-03-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=117221
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
    ICU Medical, Inc. acquired from Pfizer in early 2017, Hospira Infusion Systems, the portion of Hospira dedicated to develop infusion pumps.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Pump, infusion - Product Code FRN
  • Reason
    The proximal and distal pressure sensor calibration can drift resulting in the pump failing the proximal or distal occlusion operational test, as described in the gemstar technical service manual, or reporting one of the following errors during device setup or infusion: 1) cassette check - d; 2) cassette check - p; 3) proximal occlusion; 4) distal occlusion; 5) pressure calibration error; 6) bad pressure sensor event; 7) bad pressure state; 8) distal pressure is out of range; 9) proximal sensor is out of range. a pump with this issue may, instead of reporting an error, not detected occlusions or issue false occlusion alarms, which will stop the infusion and invoke visual and audible warnings to the user.
  • Action
    Hospira sent an Urgent Device Field Correction letter dated March 15, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter asks that customers immediately perform proximal and distal occlusion tests as defined i nthe GemStar Technical Service Manual. If the device fails either of the tests, remove it from clinical service and contact Hospira at 1-800-441-4100 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) to report the issue and arrange for the return of the device for recalibration. The letter further reminds customers that the proximal and distal occlusion tests should be performed on an annual basis as a part of the yearly GemStar maintenance schedule. Customers were also requested to complete and return the attached reply form and return it to Hospira by fax to 1-888-714-5077 or by e-mail to Hospira7906@stericycle.com. Customers were directed to notify their consignees if they further distributed the product and confirm they have done so by return of the reply form to Stericycle. For questions regarding this recall call 800-441-4100.

Device

Device Recall Gemstar Infusion System
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. Internationally to Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Canada, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Chile and Colombia.
  • Product Description
    The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.
  • Manufacturer
    Hospira Inc.

Manufacturer

Hospira Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Hospira Inc., 275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest IL 60045-2579
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Pfizer
  • Source
    USFDA