The PCA 3 infusion pump allows clinicians, or patients, to (self) Administer analgesia safely and effectively within clinician programmed limits.
Reported: April 29, 2015 Initiated: February 27, 2013 #Z-1517-2015
Product Description
The PCA 3 infusion pump allows clinicians, or patients, to (self) Administer analgesia safely and effectively within clinician programmed limits.
Reason for Recall
The infusion pump has a clear plastic door that, due to its design, allows for excessive flexing. This in turn permits unauthorized access to the vial of medication.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Units Affected
- 8,214 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Virgin Islands; and Internationally to Canada.
- Location
- Lake Forest, IL
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
The PCA 3 infusion pump allows clinicians, or patients, to (self) Administer analgesia safely and effectively within clinician programmed limits.. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 8,214 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The infusion pump has a clear plastic door that, due to its design, allows for excessive flexing. This in turn permits unauthorized access to the vial of medication.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 29, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1517-2015.
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