Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps were sold under the following con

FDA device recall Z-0624-2013 · posted 2012-12-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Hospira Inc.

Reason for recall

The door roller assembly on the Plum A+/A+3 infuser family of infusers has the potential to break which can lead to possible unrestricted flow and/or over-delivery during the removal of the IV administration set's cassette from the pump.

Action taken

Hospira Inc. sent "URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION" letters, dated December 7, 2012, to all affected customers. The letters identified the products, problem and action(s) to be taken until doors have been replaced. The customers were instructed to read the information provided carefully, including instructions to inspect the door roller assembly prior to loading a cassette for signs of damage. Customers are to complete the attached Reply Form and return it to the firm via fax at 1-877-650-8359. Customers were instructed to notify their consignees if they have further distributed the affected product. If customers require additional assistance, they are to contact Stericycle at 1-877-650-0362..

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

FRN

Quantity affected

297,833 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including Puerto Rico, and the countries of Austria, Australia, Argentina, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong

Date initiated

2012-12-07

Date posted

2012-12-31

Date terminated

2016-11-14

Location

Lake Forest, IL

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