Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

GemStar Pump - Battery Product Usage: The GemStar Pump is Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Battery level lower then 2.4 volts results in...

Date: March 18, 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 Pump - Battery Product Usage: The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.

Quantity: List Number 13000: 25,119 pumps; List Number 13100: 185 pumps; List Number 13150: 13,497 pumps

Why Was This Recalled?

Battery level lower then 2.4 volts results in corrupt history log and loss of data for preview therapy's parameters and causes an 11/004 error resulting in the pump not being able to be used.

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