GemStar Pump — Class I medical device recall Z-1159-2013
Terminated recall by Hospira Inc., reported 2013-05-08, distributed nationwide. Battery level lower then 2.4 volts results in corrupt history log and loss of data for preview therapy's param
| Recall number | Z-1159-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-03-18 |
| Classified | 2013-04-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-05-08 |
| Terminated | 2017-03-07 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AE, 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
GemStar Pump - Battery Product Usage: 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
Battery level lower then 2.4 volts results in corrupt history log and loss of data for preview therapy's parameters and causes an 11/004 error resulting in the pump not being able to be used.
Machine access
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