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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

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.

Reported: May 8, 2013 Initiated: March 18, 2013 #Z-1159-2013

Product Description

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
List Number 13000: 25,119 pumps; List Number 13100: 185 pumps; List Number 13150: 13,497 pumps
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Canada, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Chile and Colombia.
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: List Number 13000: 25,119 pumps; List Number 13100: 185 pumps; List Number 13150: 13,497 pumps.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 8, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1159-2013.