The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight — Class I medical device recall Z-1170-2013
Terminated recall by Hospira Inc., reported 2013-05-08, distributed nationwide. Pump shutting off during use without warning.
| Recall number | Z-1170-2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2013-04-30 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-05-08 |
| Terminated | 2017-03-10 |
| 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
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. 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.
Reason for recall
Pump shutting off during use without warning.
Machine access
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