FDAMarch 8, 2013device

LifeCare PCA Infusion System with Hospira MedNet Software, PCA Serial List Number 20709 Allows for clinician administration or self-administration of analgesic medications.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Screw rotation error occurring when the pump detects a mismatch between the number of steps given to the motor driving delivery and the number of steps the motor actually took. When this malfunction occurs, the pump will alarm and infusion stops.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

hospira

Recall history

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