FDA Device recall Z-0483-2013
Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Hospira Mednet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-12-19
On 2012-12-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Hospira Mednet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet… by Hospira, citing the volume control knob on some Plum A+ single channel infusers (located on the back of the infuser) may not function as described in the System Operating Manual - the direction f….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0483-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-10-26 |
| Published | 2012-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Hospira |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Hospira Mednet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wireless local area networking, allowing the MedNet software to download drug libraries to the infuser and enable the auto-programming feature; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; pump list #20679 and 20792, module list number 20677. The Plum A+ Infusion System with Hospira MedNet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wireless local area networking, allowing the MedNet software to download drug libraries to the infuser and enable the auto-programming feature.
Reason
The volume control knob on some Plum A+ single channel infusers (located on the back of the infuser) may not function as described in the System Operating Manual - the direction for Loud and Quiet may be reversed. The manual indicates a clockwise rotation of the knob decreases the volume; however, on some of the devices the alarm volume increases when the knob is turned clockwise.
Identifiers
| code_info | pump list numbers 20679 and 20792, and module list number 20677; all serial numbers |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0483-2013%22
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