Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

GemStar infusion pump Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Some patients are obtaining access to the dosage...

Date: March 19, 2013
Company: Hospira Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hospira Inc. directly.

Affected Products

GemStar infusion pump, list numbers 13086 and 13087, GemStar infusion pump (pain management) list number 13088. Product Usage The pump is suitable for intravenous, arterial, subcutaneous, short-term epidural infusion and parenteral administration of general I.V. fluids, medications, nutritional fluids, and blood/blood products. The epidural route is recommended to provide anesthesia or administer analgesia for periods up to 96 hours. ..

Quantity: Not Applicable

Why Was This Recalled?

Some patients are obtaining access to the dosage reset codes required to change the settings on GemStar infusion pumps and are subsequently changing the infusion rate set by their doctors. Patients are obtaining access to these codes via website sponsors by downloading the GemStar User/Service Manual featured on the sponsors' websites. The GemStar User/Service Manual should be removed from these w

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira Inc.

Hospira Inc. has 245 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report