ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0439-05 ยท JFL Ph Rate Measurement, Carbon-Dioxide

Hospira Inc

The Hospira Plum A+3 I.V. Infusion pump is a cassette-based, multi-function fluid delivery infusion system, consisting of pumping module and assortment of IV sets.

DateJan 27, 2005 (initiated Sep 8, 2004)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe batteries in Plum A+ and Plum A+3 I.V. infusion pumps may fail prematurely when the pump is operating solely on battery power.
Root causeOther
ActionOn 9/8/04, all consignees were notified via written letter sent via Federal Express, informing them of the affected products and providing instructions on the recall. The firm will follow up with phone calls to its consignees.
QuantityThe firm distributed approximately 31,914 units for all model numbers.
DistributionThe firm distributed these products to 484 consignees throughout the US, and an undetermined number of foreign consignees. The firm has distributed the product nationwide, excluding AK, HI, NV, NM, SC, and SD. The firm has sent products to Veterans Supply Office Pharmacy, Dept. of Veteran''s Affa
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K021350ABBOTT PLUM A+3 MULTICHANNEL INFUSION PUMP, MODEL 12348
Abbott Laboratories, May 14, 2002