The Plum A+3 Infusion System is a cassette based multifunction… — Class II medical device recall Z-0289-2014
Terminated recall by Hospira Inc., reported 2013-11-20, distributed nationwide. Plum A+ infusers have the potential for the distal (occlusion) press sensor pin to break. The distal pressure
| Recall number | Z-0289-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-02-01 |
| Classified | 2013-11-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-11-20 |
| Terminated | 2016-12-06 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CR, DO |
| Quantity | 21,551 units |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
| Serial numbers | 15541001, 15541011, 15541021, 15541031, 15541041, 15541051, 15541061, 15541071, 15541081, 15541091, 15541101, 15541111, 15541121, 15541131, 15541141, 15541151, 15541161, 15541171, 15541181, 15541191, 15541201, 15541211, 15541231, 15541241, 15541261 and 475 more |
Product
The Plum A+3 Infusion System is a cassette based multifunction infusion system that allows two lines in and one line out and can be used for standard, piggyback, or concurrent delivery. The Plum A+3 Infusion System is designed to deliver parenteral, enteral, or epidural infusions over a broad range of infusion rates from multiple fluid container types. The Plum A+3 Infusion System includes an infuser, disposable IV sets (hereafter called a set), optional accessories, and this operator's manual. The Plum A+ Infusion System with Hospira MedNet Software is indicated for use in parenteral, enteral and epidural therapies and the administration of whole blood and blood products.
Reason for recall
Plum A+ infusers have the potential for the distal (occlusion) press sensor pin to break. The distal pressure sensor pin is a part of the overall subsystem that measures the pressure within the distal line of the administration set and indicates the presence of a full or partial distal occlusion. A broken distal pin can only be detected via a visual inspection of the distal pressure pin. A broken
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