Hospira Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1703-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Plum XL, Micro Macro Plum XL3 with data port, and Micro Macro Plum XL with data port infusion pumps, indicated for intravenous, arterial, short-term epidural, and parenteral administration of general I.V. fluids, medications, nutritional fluids, and blood/blood products to patients in hospital and home care environments.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 24, 2014

Date Posted: June 11, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1703-2014

Event ID: 67453

Reason for Recall:

There is the potential for the door roller assembly on the Plum LifeCare 5000 Series and Plum XL families of infusers to break. In the event of a broken door roller pin, the door cannot appropriately lock the cassette in the right position. Depending on the conditions of a broken door roller pin, a number of events can occur. The door cannot be closed or a cassette/door alarm or a false occlusion

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: List Number 11555: 17,887 pumps; List Number 11855: 1,292 pumps; List Number 11859: 147,399 pumps

Code Information:

List Number: 11555; Serial Numbers: All. List Number: 11855; Serial Numbers: All. List Number: 11859; Serial Numbers: All.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA nationwide including District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands; Australia, Argentina, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Yemen.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated