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Device product

Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Hospira Mednet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wireless local area networking, allowing the MedNet software to download drug libraries to the infuser and enable the auto-programming feature; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; pump list #20679 and 20792, module list number 20677. The Plum A+ Infusion System with Hospira MedNet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wireless local area networking, allowing the MedNet software to download drug libraries to the infuser and enable the auto-programming feature.

Z-0483-2013

October 26, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Event
Event 63518
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
N/A
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0483-2013

Official wording

Reason: The volume control knob on some Plum A+ single channel infusers (located on the back of the infuser) may not function as described in the System Operating Manual - the direction for Loud and Quiet may be reversed. The manual indicates a clockwise rotation of the knob decreases the volume; however, on some of the devices the alarm volume increases when the knob is turned clockwise.

Code information: pump list numbers 20679 and 20792, and module list number 20677; all serial numbers

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and the countries of Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Lavenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The volume control knob on some Plum A+ single channel infusers (located on the back of the infuser) may not function as described in the System Operating Manual - the direction for Loud and Quiet may be reversed. The manual indicates a clockwise rotation of the knob decreases the volume; however, on some of the devices the alarm volume increases when the knob is turned clockwise.