PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Symbiq One Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids. List number 16026. Note that Hospira retired this pump June 30, 2015. The Hospira Symbiq Infusion System is intended for the delivery of fluids, solutions, drugs, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood, and blood products via parenteral, enteral, intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural, or irrigation routes of administration.

Reported: November 16, 2016 Initiated: March 16, 2011 #Z-0361-2017

Product Description

Symbiq One Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids. List number 16026. Note that Hospira retired this pump June 30, 2015. The Hospira Symbiq Infusion System is intended for the delivery of fluids, solutions, drugs, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood, and blood products via parenteral, enteral, intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural, or irrigation routes of administration.

Reason for Recall

May go to a white screen due to a problem with the SOM2 module. A white screen is a diagnostic screen displayed to the user as part of the safety shutdown procedure of the device. The infusion and the processor stop, sound a 3 minute audible alarm from the backup buzzer and deactivate the couch screen and the automated loading/unloading of cassettes. Delay or interruption of therapy.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
10,337
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Canada
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Symbiq One Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids. List number 16026. Note that Hospira retired this pump June 30, 2015. The Hospira Symbiq Infusion System is intended for the delivery of fluids, solutions, drugs, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood, and blood products via parenteral, enteral, intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural, or irrigation routes of administration.. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 10,337.
Why was this product recalled?
May go to a white screen due to a problem with the SOM2 module. A white screen is a diagnostic screen displayed to the user as part of the safety shutdown procedure of the device. The infusion and the processor stop, sound a 3 minute audible alarm from the backup buzzer and deactivate the couch screen and the automated loading/unloading of cassettes. Delay or interruption of therapy.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 16, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0361-2017.