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Hospira Inc.: The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.

Recall number
Z-1117-2013
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Product
The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-03-21
Posted
2013-04-15
Terminated
2016-08-29
Reason
During infusions of 2.0 mL/hr the motor assembly may rotate backwards capturing additional medication resulting in over-infusion.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Hospira sent an Urgent Device Field Correction letter dated March 21, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to refrain from using the affected produc and contact Hospira at 1-800-441-4100 to arrange for return of their device for repair. Customers were directed to notify their customers if they further distributed the product and confirm they have done so by return of the reply form to Stericycle. For questions regarding this recall call 224-212-4892.
Quantity
1) List Number 13086: 286 pumps; 3) List Number 13087: 45,376 pumps; 4) List Number 13088: 23,492 pumps
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Canada, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Chile and Colombia.
Lot, serial or model codes
List Numbers: 13086, 13087, 13088
510(k) numbers
["K060806","K083019"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FRN
Firm FEI
3013319212
Firm city
Lake Forest
Firm state
IL
Firm country
not on file

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