Events

Recall of Plum A Single Channel Infusion Pumps with MedNet Software

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
    63518
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0483-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-10-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-12-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-11-14
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114655
  • 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 volume control knob on some plum a+ single channel infusers (located on the back of the infuser) may not function as described in the system operating manual - the direction for loud and quiet may be reversed. the manual indicates a clockwise rotation of the knob decreases the volume; however, on some of the devices the alarm volume increases when the knob is turned clockwise.
  • Action
    The firm, Hospira Inc. sent "URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION" letters dated October 26, 2012 to all affected customers. The letters identified the products, problem and action(s) to be taken. The customers were instructed to read the information provided carefully, complete the attached Reply Form and return it to the firm via fax at 1-877-650-8667. The letter states that the System Operating Manual will be updated to clarify the instructions for setting the volume, and that the updated manuals will be sent as soon as they are available. Customers were instructed to notify their consignees if they have further distributed the affected product. The customers were requested to contact Hospira Advanced Knowledge Center at 1-800-241-4002, option 4, for additional information and technical assistance.

Device

Plum A Single Channel Infusion Pumps with MedNet Software
  • Model / Serial
    pump list numbers 20679 and 20792, and module list number 20677; all serial numbers
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and the countries of Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Lavenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
  • Product Description
    Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Hospira Mednet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wireless local area networking, allowing the MedNet software to download drug libraries to the infuser and enable the auto-programming feature; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; pump list #20679 and 20792, module list number 20677. || The Plum A+ Infusion System with Hospira MedNet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wireless local area networking, allowing the MedNet software to download drug libraries to the infuser and enable the auto-programming feature.
  • 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