Hospira Inc.: Plum A+ Infusion Pumps Recalled for Potential Rebooting and Therapy Delays

Agency Publication Date: January 11, 2012

Summary

Approximately 467 Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps intended for veterinary use are being recalled because the devices may continuously reboot or recycle. This issue occurs when a user adjusts the LED display backlight intensity or contrast settings away from the original factory defaults. If the pump reboots while a clinician is trying to start it, there could be a critical delay in delivering necessary therapy to an animal. These pumps were distributed in 20 states across the U.S.

Risk

The device's software may crash and continuously restart if display settings are modified, preventing the pump from functioning. This failure can lead to a delay in treatment, which may pose a risk to the health of the animal receiving medication or fluids.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pump for Veterinary Use Only by checking the device for list number 60529.
Check the LED display settings on your device; the issue is specifically triggered when backlight intensity or display contrast settings are adjusted from their original default levels.
If you own an affected pump, contact Hospira (now part of ICU Medical Inc) at their Lake Forest, Illinois headquarters or reach out to your authorized distributor to discuss necessary software updates or repairs.
Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider to discuss alternative infusion methods if your device is experiencing rebooting issues and you cannot initiate therapy.
For further information or additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Other Action

Manufacturer Support

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

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 60448

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Hospira Inc.

Sold By: authorized distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 467 pumps

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

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pump for Veterinary Use Only by checking the device for list number 60529.

Check the LED display settings on your device; the issue is specifically triggered when backlight intensity or display contrast settings are adjusted from their original default levels.

If you own an affected pump, contact Hospira (now part of ICU Medical Inc) at their Lake Forest, Illinois headquarters or reach out to your authorized distributor to discuss necessary software updates or repairs.

Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider to discuss alternative infusion methods if your device is experiencing rebooting issues and you cannot initiate therapy.

For further information or additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.