Symbiq Two Channel Infuser — Class II medical device recall Z-2056-2016
Terminated recall by Hospira Inc., reported 2016-07-06, distributed nationwide. Frequent Proximal Occlusion Alarms (POAs) occurring on Symbiq devices with list numbers 16026 and 16027. When
| Recall number | Z-2056-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-02-04 |
| Classified | 2016-06-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-07-06 |
| Terminated | 2016-09-12 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 15,285 |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
Product
Symbiq Two Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed to deliver fluids, solutions, medications, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood and blood products for parenteral administration; and various solution through enteral, intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, and pathways.
Reason for recall
Frequent Proximal Occlusion Alarms (POAs) occurring on Symbiq devices with list numbers 16026 and 16027. When there are false alarms, the pump will continue to alarm even though there is no occlusion present. False POAs could result in a delay/interruption in therapy, and require the clinician to reset the alarm multiple times or to replace the pump.
Machine access
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