Terminated

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 Product Usage: 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.

FDA Recall Z-0009-2012 · Posted 2011-10-04

Recalling FirmHospira Inc.

Recall StatusTerminated

Product CodeFRN

Date Initiated2011-09-16

Date Terminated2016-11-07

Product Quantity265,105 pumps

Reason for Recall

Hospira has received reports of continuous recycling and/or rebooting of Plum A+ infusion pumps when the backlight intensity and/or display contrast settings for the LED display has been adjusted from the original default setting. This condition could cause a delay in therapy if the clinician is unable to start the device due to the continuous recycling and/or rebooting.

Firm Action

The firm, Hospira sent "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letters dated September 16, 2011 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 Hospira via fax at 1-888-345-5358. The letter states that a software upgrade to address the issue is currently being developed. 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 technical assistance. *** Follow-up letters dated June 26, 2012 were sent to the accounts listing the device modules with software versions v13.2, v13.3, v13.40 and v13.5 that will require the software upgrade. ***

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, 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, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Vietnam.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K070398HOSPIRA PLUM A+ INFUSION PUMP, MODEL 12391Hospira, Inc. · 2007-04-24 K042081PLUM A+ INFUSION SYSTEM WITH HOSPIRA MEDNET SOFTWARE , AND PLUM A+3 INFUSION SYSTEM WITH HOSPIRA MEDNET SOFTWAREHospira, Inc. · 2004-08-24 K011442ABBOTT PLUM A+INFUSION PUMP, MODEL 11971Abbott Laboratories · 2001-06-05 K982159ABBOTT PLUM A+ INFUSION PUMPAbbott Laboratories · 1999-01-12

Official Source

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