Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14366 |
| Brand Name: | Hospira GemStar Infusion pump |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All serial numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Hospira NZ Ltd 58 Richard Pearse Drive Airport Oaks Mangere Auckland 2022 |
| Contact Information: | 04 384 7463 |
| Manufacturer: | Hospira Inc |
| Issue: | If the internal AA batteries used to power the device leak, their contents will cause damage to the device's internal components which may result in the device shutting off without issuing a warning or an audible or visual alarm. If the device shuts off it will result in a delay/interruption in therapy |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 3/4/2013 |
