Question 1

Is The Plum A+ Infusion System is designed to meet the fluid delivery requirements of today's evolving healthcare environments. It is a cassette based multi-function infusion system. The Plum A+ allows two lines in and one line out. The pump can be used for standard, piggyback, or concurrent delivery. Therapy modes include: Standard Infusions, Multistep Programming, Loading Dose, and Dose Calculation. The Plum A+ is designed to deliver parenteral, enteral, or epidural infusions over a broad range o recalled?

Accepted Answer

Hospira Inc. is recalling 467 units of the Plum A+ Infusion System because a component called the fluid shield diaphragm may be out of specification. This defect can cause the pump to trigger 'Door Open while pumping' (N250) or 'Unrecognizable Cassette' (N100) alarms during setup or infusion. These alarms can lead to an unexpected delay or interruption in the delivery of critical fluids, such as medications, nutrients, or blood, to patients.

Question 2

What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Check your Plum A+ Infusion System (List Number 60529) to see if its serial number matches any of the 467 affected units. Affected serial numbers include 14315003, 14315004, 14315011, 14315019, 14315048, 14315100, 14315200, 14315300, 14315400, 14315491, and others listed in the affected products section. If your device is identified as one of the affected units, immediately contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer to report the issue and receive guidance on the next steps. Pay close attention to any N250 'Door Open' or N100 'Unrecognizable Cassette' alarms that occur during pump setup, infusion, or testing, as these indicate the defect is present. Contact Hospira Inc. (now ICU Medical Inc.) for technical support and to arrange for any necessary equipment inspections or repairs. For additional information or questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine or the manufacturer directly.

Question 3

How do I get a refund or replacement?

Accepted Answer

Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund

Hospira Inc.: Plum A+ Infusion Pumps Recalled for Potential Alarms and Therapy Interruption

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