Class 1 Recall: Hospira, GemStar Power Supply, 3VDC - Power Supply for GemStar Infusion Pumps May Not Deliver Enough Electricity
The power supply may not properly deliver electric power to the GemStar Infusion Pump. If the power supply fails, planned infusion therapy may be delayed if a backup power supply is not used.
Mon Feb 03 2014
Recall Class: Class I
Date Recall Initiated: February 3, 2014
Devices: GemStar Power Supply, 3VDC
| GemStar Power Supply | List Number |
|---|---|
| Wall Mount Power Supply | 13026-05 |
| Desk Top Power Supply | 13072-05 |
See recalled list and lot numbers (including foreign distribution lot numbers)
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Manufacturing Dates (U.S.A. only):
- List 13072-04-05 - Oct. 2011 through March 2013
- List 13026-04-05 - Jan. 2013 through March 2013
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Distribution Dates (U.S.A. only.):
- List 13072-04-05 - Nov. 2011 through April 2013
- List 13026-04-05 - Feb. 2013 through April 2013
Use: The GemStar Supply is an accessory that provides power to the GemStar Infusion Pump. The power supply converts alternating current (AC) voltage of 120 or 240V to Direct Current (DC) voltage of 3.3 Volts.
Hospira GemStar Infusion Pumps are used to deliver controlled amounts of fluids including medicines, blood, blood products, nutritional foods, and other mixtures, into a patient’s body in controlled amounts. Hospira Gemstar Infusion Pumps are used in hospitals, for outpatient care, and for home care.
Recalling Firm:
Hospira, Inc.
275 N. Field Drive
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Manufacturer:
Bridge Power Corporation
Guang Shou Lu/Dong Shou
China 26440 0000
Reason for Recall:
The power supply may not properly deliver electric power to the GemStar Infusion Pump. If the power supply fails, planned infusion therapy may be delayed if a backup power supply is not used. The firm noted that all 13,002 units distributed worldwide, with 5,687 of those units distributed in the U.S., may fail.
Hospira received a total of 20 reported incidents including one report of smoke and found that the GemStar Infusion Pump was operating on battery power while connected to the 3VDC power supply. There were no reports of injuries or death.
In oxygen-rich environments, an electric shock or spark from a malfunctioning pump could cause a fire.
The use of the recalled devices may cause serious health risks, including delay in therapy, delivery of too much fluid, too high or too low blood pressure, slow or fast heart rhythm/beat, shock, trauma, 1st or 2nd degree burns, smoke inhalation, problems breathing, stroke, and death.