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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-01288-1
Product Name/Description	PLUM LifeCare 5000 Series and PLUM XL Familiy of Infusers Plum LifeCare 5000 List Number: 02507 Plum XL List Number: 11555 Plum XLM List Number: 11846 Plum XLD List Number: 11859 ARTG Number: 138109
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date	10/12/2013
Responsible Entity	Hospira Pty Limited
Reason/Issue	The door roller assembly on the Plum A Lifecare 5000 Series and Plum XL 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 for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	Hospira is requesting hospitals to take the following steps to inspect the door assemble prior to loading the cassette: -Open the cassette door by pulling on the lever - Unlatch the cassette door by pushing on the door release tab and pulling the door down. -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. If any door rollers or pins appear losse, broken or missing, Hospira is advising to remove the device from use. Hospira is in the process of retiring the Plum LifeCare 5000 and Plum XL in 2015.
Contact Information	1300 046 774 (Option 1) - Hospira Quality Assurance