Hospira Faulty Medical Pump Suit
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No, I quit. Like most of the people that have worked for him, wes.
BTW, the information on this case is on the web. Just google "Jain vs. Abbott" and read Judge Urbanski's opinion. I first thought it was a case of operator error and the victim's family should be suing the hospital not the maker of the pump, but the more I think about this, it isn't all that clear cut.
I always thought the safety net on this pump was bulletproof because of the barcode system. The preprinted barcode label identifies the drug and its concentration and the drug library in the pump's memory tells you if there is a dangerous rate of infusion. The PCA 3 pump will not operate if the barcode reader cannot read the label. If the syringe cartridge is installed carelessly and the label isn't in the correct orientation the pump will stop and send out an error message. Because of this, it was always my impression you cannot use vials with no barcode label.
Along with the barcode system, there is a numeric keypad for manual entry of infusion rates, modes of operation, pendant lockout times, etc.
In this case, the nurses manually entered to the pump a lower concentration than what was really in the cartridge. They made an error - that cannot be disputed. But given that THERE HAS to be a preprinted barcode label, why wasn't the prescription already on it? Even a "custom"vial can still have a "custom" preprinted barcode label with the full information. By allowing the operator to punch in the drug CONCENTRATION manually, the whole safety net can be compromised. He can make a typo, or by misunderstanding (this is probably what happened) of whether the pump is asking for the total amount dry weight per vial, or the dry weight per cc of liquid. The cost/benefit of allowing for this workflow should be re-examined IMHO to prevent future tragedies, no matter what the outcome of this lawsuit.
There has been no intention to deceive, but as you would treat anything written on CP, take this with a grain of salt and do your own homework to verify what is written. Good day and peace.
I always thought the safety net on this pump was bulletproof because of the barcode system. The preprinted barcode label identifies the drug and its concentration and the drug library in the pump's memory tells you if there is a dangerous rate of infusion. The PCA 3 pump will not operate if the barcode reader cannot read the label. If the syringe cartridge is installed carelessly and the label isn't in the correct orientation the pump will stop and send out an error message. Because of this, it was always my impression you cannot use vials with no barcode label.
Along with the barcode system, there is a numeric keypad for manual entry of infusion rates, modes of operation, pendant lockout times, etc.
In this case, the nurses manually entered to the pump a lower concentration than what was really in the cartridge. They made an error - that cannot be disputed. But given that THERE HAS to be a preprinted barcode label, why wasn't the prescription already on it? Even a "custom"vial can still have a "custom" preprinted barcode label with the full information. By allowing the operator to punch in the drug CONCENTRATION manually, the whole safety net can be compromised. He can make a typo, or by misunderstanding (this is probably what happened) of whether the pump is asking for the total amount dry weight per vial, or the dry weight per cc of liquid. The cost/benefit of allowing for this workflow should be re-examined IMHO to prevent future tragedies, no matter what the outcome of this lawsuit.
There has been no intention to deceive, but as you would treat anything written on CP, take this with a grain of salt and do your own homework to verify what is written. Good day and peace.
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HRMost of the legal department at Hospira will be let go as well as HR when Pfizer takes over. Most of them can't get real jobs anyway...they should start with the VP Litigation. It used to be Royce Bedward but now I think it's Carey Bartell. Oh wait they'll be busy preparing everyone's 6 week severance packages. I am laughing out loud!!!
your Pfcomany Pfailed Pfucktard. Prepare to join the GED unemployed crowd on your way to a contract sales organization like Pfublicis. BAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Do you know this was released on purpose, to divert attention from Pfizer acquisition. They didn't want last minute leaks I hinted to you all in my posts that this was happening 2 weeks before news. I told you EVERYBODYS going to go
Personal ethics and holding HSP stock is reason I didn't outright post it
I guarantee there's at LEAST 20 law firms on here researching on Pfizer side,SEC side,U.S Attorney side, Abbott side, Union side ect. NOT for this thread though.
The sharks smell BLOOD and are circling for $$$
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Resolution of the lawsuit on Feb. 20, 2015:
"In 2013, the daughters filed a federal lawsuit against Hospira Inc. of Lake Forest, Illinois, which brought the PCA 3 to market, and Abbott Laboratories Inc. based north of Chicago, which once owned Hospira. That case settled Friday
The companies said in court papers that they settled the case to avoid the expense and inconvenience of a trial. Both companies said they continue to deny liability for Williamson’s death.
But in addition to paying the women $500,000 and a total settlement of $900,000 to cover legal expenses, the companies pledged to investigate 50 reported incidents involving misprogramming of the pump, court papers said."
"In 2013, the daughters filed a federal lawsuit against Hospira Inc. of Lake Forest, Illinois, which brought the PCA 3 to market, and Abbott Laboratories Inc. based north of Chicago, which once owned Hospira. That case settled Friday
The companies said in court papers that they settled the case to avoid the expense and inconvenience of a trial. Both companies said they continue to deny liability for Williamson’s death.
But in addition to paying the women $500,000 and a total settlement of $900,000 to cover legal expenses, the companies pledged to investigate 50 reported incidents involving misprogramming of the pump, court papers said."
I can understand why Abbott and Hospira are involved in this lawsuit because the PCA pump was originally designed at Abbott and when the split happen, it was manufactured by Hospira. Suppose there are other lawsuits in the pipeline. Is Pfizer or any potential buyers liable for past injuries caused by the infusion pumps made by Hospira? Any lawyers care to comment on this?
What? You left out the word "be" , assuming that's what you meant,
I'd Love to BE an expert witness (yeah) Based on your stupidity (again and again) on
here you aren't worthy to testify in a kangaroo court