Plum A+ Hyperbaric Infusion Pump; List Number 11005; Labeled in part: PLUM A+ HYPERBARIC; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Inf

FDA device recall Z-0203-2014 · posted 2013-11-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Hospira Inc.

Reason for recall

Hospira has received reports of distal pressure sensor calibration drift on Plum A+ Infusers. The following error codes may be displayed during setup or infusion signifying possible calibration drift: E180/N180, E181/N181, E186/N186, E187/N187 or E346. Additionally, if the pressure sensor calibration has drifted, users may experience false distal occlusion alarms or distal occlusions that may not

Action taken

Hospira sent an URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION letter dated February 5, 2013 was sent to all direct accounts notifying them of the issue. For device users who experience these issues, Hospira recommends the following actions be taken: 1) Remove the pump from service and perform a Performance Verification Test (PVT) Distal Occlusion Test to determine if the distal pressure sensor is performing correctly. 2) If the device does not pass the PVT, it may indicate that the distal pressure sensor has drifted. Perform the appropraite troubleshooting and repair activities defined by the user's facility, whihc may include returning the device to Hospira for further diagnosis and servicing. The remediation for this issue is to perform a recalibration of the distal pressure sensor. Hospira also intends to release in 2013 a recommendation of a yearly test to determine if the distal pressure sensor's calibration has drifted. Customers who suspect that their device(s) may be affected by this issue are urged to contact Hospira at 1-800-441-4100 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST) to report the issue. Hospira will provide loaner devices if necessary. Customers are requested to complete and return the reply form included with the notification letter per the instructions on the reply form. For questions regarding this recall call 224-212-2000.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Status

Terminated

Product code

FRN

Quantity affected

List No. 11005: 179 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, O

Date initiated

2012-02-05

Date posted

2013-11-14

Date terminated

2016-11-14

Location

Lake Forest, IL

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