Health Canada has issued a medical device safety alert concerning Plum A+ Infusion Volumetric Infusion Pump, manufactured by Hospira.
The authority has recently received a report that a Hospira Plum A+ pump was found to have an incorrectly positioned part resulting in a free flow of IV fluid when the door was opened. As a result of this recent incident, healthcare professionals are reminded to ensure that tubing is clamped when the door of an infusion pump is opened to avoid a potential risk of unrestricted gravity flow. Patients using these devices in a home setting should not stop using their infusion pump unless advised to do so by their healthcare provider.
For details, please refer to the Health Canada website:
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/38391a-eng.php
If you are in possession of the affected product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 14 March 2014