CAPA [redacted] was opened on May 25, 2011 to address Plum A+ pump battery failures which can cause a delay or interruption of critical therapy. Your firm has failed to implement the identified corrective actions in this CAPA, such as a software upgrade to change the risk profile; battery replacement to reduce the probability of occurrence; battery supplier approval with increased controls; and notification to customers, despite the fact that your firm has received 311 complaints for code E321 documenting battery failures and 11 MDRs documenting a stoppage of critical drug delivery as of January 31, 2013. Plum A+ infusion pump: Review of the “analysis” data field for Plum A+ complaints revealed failures of the bubble sensor printed wire assembly within the printed circuit board, battery, touch key pad assembly and front case assembly.
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In addition, the failed components are not identified as a data source for analysis nor are they trended in your CAPA system to assess whether a preventive or corrective action is indicated and to ensure that components are performing according to infusion pump design specifications.
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