Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2139-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Quantity | 53,151 infusion pump systems |
| Location | Lake Forest, IL, United States |
Official product description
The LifeCare PCA Plus II infusion pump system is designed for safe, effective, analgesic delivery to patients through the intravenous or epidural routes in a wide range of clinical settings, including ICU, CCU, SICU, trauma units, bone marrow transplant centers, burn units, oncology centers, and medical/surgical nursing units.
Why the product was recalled
Hospira has received reports of PCA pumps not detecting distal occlusions, one of which resulted in a serious injury. The issue is caused by normal wear and tear on the Half Nut (the component/nut that travels up and down the lead screw) which prevents it from properly detecting the pressure build-up associated with a distal occlusion.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution to 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 + Virgin Islands; *** FOREIGN:
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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