Class 2 Device Recall Plum A3 Triple Channel Infusion Pumps

• Date Initiated by Firm: February 14, 2011
• Date Posted: March 14, 2011
• Recall Status: Terminated on November 08, 2016
• Recall Number: Z-1645-2011
• Recall Event ID: 57724
• 510(K)Number: K031185 K042081 K052052
• Product Classification: Pump, infusion - Product Code FRN
• 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 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
• Code Information: a) list 12348 - serial numbers 0013740156 through 0013741025; b) list 12618 - serial numbers 0014040001 through 0018627599; c) list 20678 - serial numbers 0015541001 through 0019616461
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Hospira Inc.; 275 N Field Dr; Lake Forest IL 60045-2579
• 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: 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: 23,020 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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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = FRN; 510(K)s with Product Code = FRN