Symbiq Two Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, Made in Costa Rica; List Number 16027-01 Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed to deliver fluids, solutions, medications, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood and blood products for parenteral, enteral, intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural
FDA Recall Z-0070-2013 · Posted 2012-10-19
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Recalling FirmHospira Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFRN
Date Initiated2012-08-29
Date Terminated2017-03-15
Product Quantity14,067 units
Reason for Recall
The Symbiq pump touchscreen may not respond to user selection, may experience a delayed response, or may register a different value from the value selected by the user. Failure of the touchscreen to respond to user input could result in a delay in therapy or result in over delivery or under delivery of medication if the user does not confirm the programmed values on the pump's confirmation screen prior to starting the infusion.
Firm Action
Hospira sent an Urgent Device Correction letter dated August 29, 2012, to all affected customers. Customers have been informed of reports that the Symbiq pump touchscreen may not respond to user selection, may experience a delayed response, or may register a different value from the value selected by the user. Failure of the touchscreen to respond to user input could result in a delay in therapy or result in over delivery or under delivery of medication if the user does not confirm the programmed values on the pump's confirmation screen prior to starting the infusion. The users were instructed to complete and fax the enclosed reply card to 1-888-943-5180 or email it to [email protected] indicating the number of infusers at the facility and if they notified their users throughout the facility. Wholesalers were asked to notify their customers. If they have further distributed the affected product, they should notify their accounts and ask them to contact Stericycle at 1-877-272-6141 to receive a reply form. For questions regarding this recall call 224-212-2000.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Puerto Rico and Internationally to Canada
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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