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Medical device recalls 2013

The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight — Class II medical device recall Z-1117-2013

Terminated recall by Hospira Inc., reported 2013-04-24, distributed nationwide. During infusions of 2.0 mL/hr the motor assembly may rotate backwards capturing additional medication resultin

Recall numberZ-1117-2013
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmHospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, United States
Recall initiated2013-03-21
Classified2013-04-15
Reported by FDA2013-04-24
Terminated2016-08-29
DistributedNationwide (US)
Countries outside the USAE, AT, AU, BE, BH, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, DE, DK, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, IE, IL, IS, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, LB, LU, MT, MY, NL, NO, NZ, OM, PH, PT, QA, RO, SA, SE, SI, TH, TR, TW, ZA

Product

The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.

Reason for recall

During infusions of 2.0 mL/hr the motor assembly may rotate backwards capturing additional medication resulting in over-infusion.

Machine access

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.