| Class 2 Device Recall Plum A SIngle Channel Infusion Pumps | |
Date Initiated by Firm | February 14, 2011 |
Date Posted | March 14, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 08, 2016 |
Recall Number | Z-1644-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
57724 |
510(K)Number | K011442 K042081 K070398 K982159 |
Product Classification |
Pump, infusion - Product Code FRN
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Product | Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps were sold under the following configurations:
a) list 11971
b) list 11973 - software version 10.3
c) list 12391 - software version 11.3
d) list 20679 - Hospira MedNet Software
e) list 20792 - Driver
The Plum A+ dual-line 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+ 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+ a convenient and cost-effective infusion system. |
Code Information |
a) list 11971- serial numbers 0013120009 through 0099072443; b) list 11973 - serial numbers 0012570148 through 0012579183; c) list 12391 - serial numbers 0013840001 through 0013890171; d) list 20679 - serial numbers 0015441019 through 0015459165; e) list 20792 - serial numbers 0016061001 through 0018787700 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Hospira Inc. 275 N Field Dr Lake Forest IL 60045-2579
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For Additional Information Contact | Ms. Ileana Quinones 224-212-2000 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Hospira has received customer reports of the Plum A+ infusion pumps with no audible alarm conditions, which have been associated with failure of the piezoelectric assembly due to component quality issues. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action | The firm, Hospira, sent "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letters dated February 14, 2011 to their customers on the same date. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The Customer/Clinicians were instructed to weigh the risk associated with continued use of the device versus removal from service. If they elect to continue the devices, they were provided with instructions to perform alarm tests prior to each clinical use (during their pump cleaning process). If the alarm is not audible, they were instructed to discontinue use of the pump and contact Hospira Global Product Safety and Complaints at 1-800-441-4100. The customers were requested to contact Hospira Advanced Knowledge Center at 1-800-241-4002 for technical assistance. The accounts were also requested to complete the attached Reply Form and return it to Hospira via fax at 1-888-216-7330. |
Quantity in Commerce | 144,477 pumps |
Distribution | Worldwide distribution: United States including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and countries including: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, 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, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = FRN 510(K)s with Product Code = FRN
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