PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

*** 1) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 20678; Labeled in part: PLUM A+3; for use with Hospira MedNet; *** 2) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 20679; Labeled in part: PLUM A+; for use with Hospira MedNet; *** 3) Plum A+ Infusion Pump with Hospira MedNet Software; List Number: 20792; Labeled in part: PLUM A+; for use with Hospira MedNet; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multipl

Reported: November 20, 2013 Initiated: February 5, 2012 #Z-0209-2014

Product Description

*** 1) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 20678; Labeled in part: PLUM A+3; for use with Hospira MedNet; *** 2) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 20679; Labeled in part: PLUM A+; for use with Hospira MedNet; *** 3) Plum A+ Infusion Pump with Hospira MedNet Software; List Number: 20792; Labeled in part: PLUM A+; for use with Hospira MedNet; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care

Reason for Recall

Hospira has received reports of distal pressure sensor calibration drift on Plum A+ Infusers. The following error codes may be displayed during setup or infusion signifying possible calibration drift: E180/N180, E181/N181, E186/N186, E187/N187 or E346. Additionally, if the pressure sensor calibration has drifted, users may experience false distal occlusion alarms or distal occlusions that may not

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
1) List No. 20678: 21,551 units; 2) List No. 20679: 7,737 units; 3) List No. 20792: 126,696 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands; and countries of: Croatia, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos.
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
*** 1) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 20678; Labeled in part: PLUM A+3; for use with Hospira MedNet; *** 2) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 20679; Labeled in part: PLUM A+; for use with Hospira MedNet; *** 3) Plum A+ Infusion Pump with Hospira MedNet Software; List Number: 20792; Labeled in part: PLUM A+; for use with Hospira MedNet; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 1) List No. 20678: 21,551 units; 2) List No. 20679: 7,737 units; 3) List No. 20792: 126,696 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Hospira has received reports of distal pressure sensor calibration drift on Plum A+ Infusers. The following error codes may be displayed during setup or infusion signifying possible calibration drift: E180/N180, E181/N181, E186/N186, E187/N187 or E346. Additionally, if the pressure sensor calibration has drifted, users may experience false distal occlusion alarms or distal occlusions that may not
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0209-2014.