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GemStar SP Infusion Suite Database, Version 1.0; an Rx PC software application; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; list 13092-04-01 A stand-alone PC application for administration of medications specific to the GemStar Infuser

FDA Recall Z-1999-2011 · Posted 2011-04-15

Recalling FirmHospira Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFRN
Date Initiated2011-03-23
Date Terminated2016-08-29
Product Quantity139 units

Reason for Recall

The software enables programming of the GemStar device for a Bolus Lower Lockout Limit outside of the hard limits entered into the GemStar SP Infusion Suite Database PC application.

Firm Action

The firm, Hospira, sent "URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION" letters dated March 23, 2011 to their customers on the same date. The letter described the product, problem and preventative action to be taken by the customers until the software can be upgraded. The customers were requested to contact Hospira Global Product Safety and Complaints at 1-800-441-4100 to report adverse events, and 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 1-262-577-6921. For additional information and technical assistance, contact Hospira Advanced knowledge Center at 1-800-241-4002, option 4 (available 24 hours a day/7 days per week).

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including: Canada, Chile, Colombia and Singapore

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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