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Hospira Inc. recalls The LifeCare PCA infusion system with Hospira MedNet software allows clinicians, or patients, to (self) Administer analg
Recalled April 29, 2015 · FDA recall Z-1518-2015 · Hospira
Hazard
The infusion pump has a clear plastic door that, due to its design, allows for excessive flexing. This in turn permits unauthorized access to the vial of medication. · FDA Class II
Units
38,882
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, 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, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Virgin Islands; and Internationally to Canada.
Description
The infusion pump has a clear plastic door that, due to its design, allows for excessive flexing. This in turn permits unauthorized access to the vial of medication.
Product
The LifeCare PCA infusion system with Hospira MedNet software allows clinicians, or patients, to (self) Administer analgesia within clinician programmed and/or hospital defined medication limits.
Manufacturer(s)
Hospira Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →