CLASS II Device recall · Reported 20 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Plum A+ Infusion Pump recalled by Hospira
Hospira is recalling Plum A+ Infusion Pump, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 Feb 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0205-2014
- FDA event ID
- 64091
- Recalling firm
- Hospira, Lake Forest, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Feb 2012
- FDA classified
- 14 Nov 2013
- Reported
- 20 Nov 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Infusion Pumps
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Classified by FDA | +648 days |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Hospira has received reports of distal pressure sensor calibration drift on Plum A+ Infusers. The following error codes may be displayed during setup or infusion signifying possible calibration drift: E180/N180, E181/N181, E186/N186, E187/N187 or E346. Additionally, if the pressure sensor calibration has drifted, users may experience false distal occlusion alarms or distal occlusions that may not
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 11973; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands; and countries of: Croatia, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos.
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Questions about this recall
Is Plum A+ Infusion Pump recalled?
Yes. Hospira recalled Plum A+ Infusion Pump on 5 Feb 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0205-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Hospira has received reports of distal pressure sensor calibration drift on Plum A+ Infusers. The following error codes may be displayed during setup or infusion signifying possible calibration drift: E180/N180, E181/N181, E186/N186, E187/N187 or E346. Additionally, if the pressure sensor calibration has drifted, users may experience false distal occlusion alarms or distal occlusions that may not
Which lots are affected?
List No. 11973; Serial Numbers: 12570148 , 12570150 , 12570154 , 12570163 , 12570170 , 12570177 , 12570204 , 12570211 , 12570212 , 12570255 , 12570270 , 12570319 , 12570359 , 12570385 , 12570413 , 12570425 , 12570455 , 12570487 , 12570662 , 12570695 , 12570854 , 12570915 , 12571080 , 12571243 , 12571437 , 12571631 , 12571692 , 12571776 , 12571826 , 12571835 , 12571837 , 12571842 , 12571877 , 12571880 , 12571886 , 12572317 , 12572369 , 12572586 , 12572909 , 12573547 , 12573567 , 12573837 , 12573990 , 12574424 , 12574501 , 12574524 , 12574556 , 12574599 , 12574619 , 12574731 , 12574749 , 12574853 , 12574858 , 12574860 , 12574865 , 12574961 , 12575626 , 12575698 , 12575886 , 12576125 , 12576443 , 12576485 , 12576518 , 12576593 , 12576609 , 12576710 , 12576722 , 12577271 , 12577685 , 12578856 , 12579183
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands; and countries of: Croatia, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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