The Hospira Plum A+3 I.V. Infusion pump is a cassette-based, multi-function fluid delivery infusion system, consisting of pumping module and assortment of IV sets.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 27, 2005).
- Company
- Hospira Inc
- Recall Initiated
- September 8, 2004
- Posted
- January 27, 2005
- Terminated
- September 20, 2005
- Recall Number
- Z-0439-05
- Quantity
- The firm distributed approximately 31,914 units for all model numbers.
- Firm Location
- Morgan Hill, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The batteries in Plum A+ and Plum A+3 I.V. infusion pumps may fail prematurely when the pump is operating solely on battery power.
Distribution
The firm distributed these products to 484 consignees throughout the US, and an undetermined number of foreign consignees. The firm has distributed the product nationwide, excluding AK, HI, NV, NM, SC, and SD. The firm has sent products to Veterans Supply Office Pharmacy, Dept. of Veteran''s Affairs, Vet Admin Medical Center and US Pentitentiary-MC. Foreign countries that have received the product incluide Saudi Arabia, Canada, Puerto Rico and Taiwan.
Lot / Code Info
The following LIST numbers are under recall. All lots (serial numbers) are currently under recall. LIST No. 12618-04 and LIST No. 12348-04.
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
On 9/8/04, all consignees were notified via written letter sent via Federal Express, informing them of the affected products and providing instructions on the recall. The firm will follow up with phone calls to its consignees.