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Hospira Inc. recalls The PCA 3 infusion pump allows clinicians, or patients, to (self) Administer analgesia safely and effectively within cli
Recalled April 29, 2015 · FDA recall Z-1517-2015 · 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
8,214 units
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 PCA 3 infusion pump allows clinicians, or patients, to (self) Administer analgesia safely and effectively within clinician programmed limits.
Manufacturer(s)
Hospira Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →