Recall Z-1159-2013 ยท FRN Pump, Infusion
Hospira Inc.
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
| Date | Apr 26, 2013 (initiated Mar 18, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | Hospira sent an Urgent Device Field Correction letter dated March 18, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to notify their consignees if they further distributed the product and confirm they have done so by return of the reply form to Stericycle. Lithium batteries that are older than three (3) years should be replaced. Customers should contact their Hospira Advanced Knowledge Center at 1-800-241-4002, option 4, to determine if their battery need to be replaced and if necessary, |
| Quantity | 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 |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |