Hospira Inc.: Plum A+ Infusion Pumps Recalled for Alarm Failure

Agency Publication Date: August 5, 2011

Summary

Approximately 450 Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps intended for veterinary use are being recalled because the audible alarm may fail to sound. This defect is caused by quality issues with the internal piezoelectric assembly, which is the component responsible for generating sound. Because these pumps are used to deliver fluids and medications to animal patients, a silent alarm means that critical conditions, such as a blockage or the end of a infusion, could go unnoticed. Consumers should contact the manufacturer, Hospira Inc., or their healthcare provider for guidance on checking and servicing their devices.

Risk

The failure of the pump's alarm system prevents users from being notified of critical device conditions or errors. This could result in a delay or interruption of therapy, which may lead to serious harm or death for an animal patient depending on the medication being administered.

What You Should Do

Identify your device by checking for the 'Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pump for Veterinary Use Only' label and confirming it has the list number 60529.
Check the physical condition of your pump and listen for any abnormal sounds or tests; specifically, verify if the audible alarm sounds during the device's startup self-test.
Contact Hospira Inc. or your veterinary equipment provider immediately to report any issues or to receive technical instructions on how to handle affected units.
If the device fails to produce an audible alert during use or testing, stop using the pump for critical medication delivery and contact the manufacturer for repair or replacement options.
Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider to discuss alternative infusion options if your current equipment is identified as part of this recall.
For additional questions or to report further issues, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Other Action

manufacturer or healthcare provider Consultation

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

Affected Products

Product: Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pump for Veterinary Use Only

Model:

List number 60529

Recall #: V-373-2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 59038

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Hospira Inc.

Sold By: Hospira Inc. authorized distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 450 pumps

Distributed To: Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify your device by checking for the 'Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pump for Veterinary Use Only' label and confirming it has the list number 60529.

Check the physical condition of your pump and listen for any abnormal sounds or tests; specifically, verify if the audible alarm sounds during the device's startup self-test.

Contact Hospira Inc. or your veterinary equipment provider immediately to report any issues or to receive technical instructions on how to handle affected units.

If the device fails to produce an audible alert during use or testing, stop using the pump for critical medication delivery and contact the manufacturer for repair or replacement options.

Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider to discuss alternative infusion options if your current equipment is identified as part of this recall.

For additional questions or to report further issues, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.