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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2012-RN-01281-1
Product Name/Description Plum A+ Infusion Pump; Plum A+ Infusion Pump with Hospital MedNet Software; Plum A+3 Infusion Pump with Hospital MedNet Software

Plum A+ Infusion Pump
List number: 12391, 11971

Plum A+ Infusion Pump with Hospira MedNet Software
List number: 20792

Plum A+3 Infusion Pump with Hospira MedNet Software
List number: 20678

ARTG Number: 138109
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date 4/01/2013
Responsible Entity Hospira Pty Limited
Reason/Issue The door roller assembly on the Plum A+/A+3 infuser family of infusers has the potential to break which can lead to possible unrestricted flow and/or over delivery during the removal of the IV administration set's cassette from the pump.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Hospira will fit a redesigned roller door to reduce the potential for the roller door assembly to break. Until the correction can be made Hospira is requesting hospitals to take the following steps to inspect the door assemble prior to loading the cassette:
-Unlatch the cassette door from the opener handle assembly by pushing on the door release tab and open the door fully.
-Visually inspect the door roller pin for any evidence of the damage or door roller misalignment.
-Ensure that the door roller spins smoothly with a finger touch.
Contact Information 1300 046 774 (Option 1) - Hospira Customer Service