The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0306-2017·Announced 2016-11-02

Hospira Symbiq Infuser Recall for Potential White Screen Error

Hospira is recalling Symbiq Two Channel Infusers because a white screen error during KVO titration could delay therapy and cause significant injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the error could result in 'significant injury,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' (Score 3). No deaths or confirmed injuries are reported in the text.

Plain-English summary

Hospira Inc. is recalling 35,596 Symbiq Two Channel Infusers, prescription medical devices used to administer intravenous fluids, medications, and blood products. The devices were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada.

The recall is due to a potential software error where the device may display a white screen during the titration of a Keep Vein Open (KVO) delivery. This error could allow a clinician to select the "NEXT" button before programming is complete, potentially leading to a delay in therapy and significant injury.

Healthcare facilities should check their inventory for affected serial numbers and contact Hospira for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Symbiq Two Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed to deliver fluids, solutions, medications, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood and blood products for parenteral administration;
Manufacturer
Hospira Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Infusion Pump
Hazard
Affected units
35,596

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Hospira Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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