FDA Devices recall · Reported June 15, 2016
The Plum 360 is a large volume infuser capable of delivering fluids for a variety of therapies such as parenteral, enteral, or epidural infusions. The Plum 360 infuser can deliver fluids over a broad range of infusion rates and is capable of Concurrent delivery from one or more rigid or flexible fluid containers. The Plum 360 infuser features Concurrent, Secondary, and Piggyback infusions. A positive valving cassette allows two lines to be delivered at independent rates. The volume to be infuse
Firm's investigation determined that the Proximal Occlusion Alarms observed in the field were attributed to the mechanism calibration process being performed with an out of specif…
Hospira Inc. recalled The Plum 360 is a large volume infuser capable of delivering fluids for a variety of ther… - a moderate-severity action.
The Plum 360 is a large volume infuser capable of delivering fluids for a variety of ther… was recalled by Hospira Inc. in June 15, 2016. Reason: Firm's investigation determined that the Proximal Occlusion Alarms observed in the field were attributed to t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1832-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Hospira Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Firm's investigation determined that the Proximal Occlusion Alarms observed in the field were attributed to t….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- June 15, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1832-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
The Plum 360 is a large volume infuser capable of delivering fluids for a variety of therapies such as parenteral, enteral, or epidural infusions. The Plum 360 infuser can deliver fluids over a broad range of infusion rates and is capable of Concurrent delivery from one or more rigid or flexible fluid containers. The Plum 360 infuser features Concurrent, Secondary, and Piggyback infusions. A positive valving cassette allows two lines to be delivered at independent rates. The volume to be infused (VTBI) is delivered through one line to a patient. The two lines can be delivered in Concurrent mode (together) or Piggyback mode (one after another) without raising or lowering I.V. bags. The Plum 360 infuser also enables fluid pathway troubleshooting such as removing proximal air in line, without is disconnecting the patient line. The Plum 360 can act as a stand-alone infuser, or in conjunction with the Hospira MedNet software to provide medication safety software at the point of care, with customized drug libraries to support hospital defined protocols by clinical care area. In such a configuration, the Plum 360 infuser can communicate with systems on the network via Ethernet or state of the art wireless communication using an 802.11 a/b/g/n/, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band radio. The Plum 360 infuser and Hospira MedNet software interface with other hospital systems such as Electronic Health records, Electronic Medication Administration Records, Bar Code Point of Care, Real Time Location Services, and there systems. Each infuser includes a Connectivity Engine (CE) which provides both wired Ethernet and wireless 802.11 a/b/g/ networking capabilities. The Plum 360 infuser interfaces with Hospira MedNet application software to download drug library and infuser software updates and enable auto-programming of the infuser.The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.
Reason for recall
Firm's investigation determined that the Proximal Occlusion Alarms observed in the field were attributed to the mechanism calibration process being performed with an out of specification metal cassette, resulting in an offset in proximal pressure.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1832-2016 |
| Date reported | June 15, 2016 |
| Date initiated | March 25, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc. |
| Firm location | Lake Forest, IL |
| Affected scope | 1490 infusion pumps. |
| Distribution | U.S. distribution : Natrionwide. Foreign :Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Oman, Peru, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and Uruguay. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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