FDAClass IIJune 11, 2014

LifeCare 5000 Pump recall

LifeCare 5000 Pump (Plum 1.6) infusion pump, indicated for volumetric infusion of critical drugs and fluids by intravenous (I.V.) administration.

Why was LifeCare 5000 Pump recalled?

There is the potential for the door roller assembly on the Plum LifeCare 5000 Series and Plum XL families of infusers to break. In the event of a broken door roller pin, the door cannot appropriately lock the cassette in the right position. Depending on the conditions of a broken door roller pin, a number of events can occur. The door cannot be closed or a cassette/door alarm or a false occlusion

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

List Number: 02507; Serial Numbers: All.

Product
LifeCare 5000 Pump (Plum 1.6) infusion pump, indicated for volumetric infusion of critical drugs and fluids by intravenous (I.V.) administration.
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Quantity
List Number 02507: 132,889 pumps
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA nationwide including District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands; Australia, Argentina, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Yemen.
Recall date
June 11, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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