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FDA Clears New Medication Infusion System

Hospira has received 510(k) regulatory clearance from the FDA for its Plum 360 medication infusion system with Hospira MedNet safety software.

Hospira has received 510(k) regulatory clearance from the FDA for its Plum 360 medication infusion system with Hospira MedNet safety software.

As the successor to Hospira’s Plum A+ infusion system, the Plum 360 system is designed with advanced features such as access to a large drug library, improved wireless communication, smart secondary delivery, and unique air management, according to the manufacturer.

“Hospira is excited to announce clearance of the Plum 360 infusion system in the United States—another important milestone in our continued path to streamline and modernize our device portfolio,” said Hospira Medical Devices President David J. Endicott in a press release. “Hospira will continue to develop and launch the most technologically advanced infusion pumps in the industry for our customers and patients.”

The Plum 360 infusion system will be available in the United States in the coming weeks, according to a press release.

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