Device brand name · Infusion pump
Lifecare Plum Pump Model 5000: medical device reports filed with FDA
441 reports name it, 1997–2005. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Abbott Laboratories. Product code FRN.
- 441
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 15 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 88%
- classified as malfunction
- 98.5% across the product code
- 0.9%
- classified as death, as reported
- 4 reports · not verified by FDA
441 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Lifecare Plum Pump Model 5000" (infusion pump); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Abbott Laboratories; received from October 1997 to July 2005. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (88%), injury (6.6%) and other (3.6%); across all pump, infusion reports (product code FRN) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 98.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are excess flow or over-infusion (37.2%), insufficient flow or under infusion (16.6%) and replace (15.9%). The patient problems coded most often are overmedicated, underdose and therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
No report naming Lifecare Plum Pump Model 5000 was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in July 2005.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 1,831,109 reports carrying product code FRN. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excess flow or over-infusion | 164 | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Insufficient flow or under infusion | 73 | 16.6% | 0.8% |
| Replace | 70 | 15.9% | 0.1% |
| Overdelivery | 56 | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Underdelivery | 55 | 12.5% | 0.1% |
| Alarm, audible | 25 | 5.7% | 0.1% |
| Device alarm system | 19 | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| No audible alarm | 15 | 3.4% | 0.2% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) | 15 | 3.4% | 0.1% |
| Display or visual feedback problem | 14 | 3.2% | 1.1% |
| Device, removal of (non-implant) | 12 | 2.7% | 0% |
| Failure to infuse | 11 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Increased pump speed | 11 | 2.5% | 0% |
| Self-activation or keying | 11 | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Air leak | 8 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Device displays incorrect message | 8 | 1.8% | 9.3% |
| Failure to deliverthe device did not deliver the dose or item | 8 | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Inaccurate delivery | 8 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
| Incorrect software programming calculations | 5 | 1.1% | 0% |
| Device issuea problem with the device | 4 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Overmedicated | 124 | 28.1% |
| Underdoseless than the intended dose | 46 | 10.4% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional | 43 | 9.8% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment, aborted/stopped | 42 | 9.5% |
| Overdosea dose above the recommended amount | 28 | 6.3% |
| No patient involvement | 22 | 5% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified) | 21 | 4.8% |
| Treatment with medication(s) | 20 | 4.5% |
| Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term | 14 | 3.2% |
| Therapy/non-surgical treatment/delayed/prolonged | 14 | 3.2% |
| Blood pressure, decreased | 7 | 1.6% |
| Bleeding | 4 | 0.9% |
| Blood glucose, low | 4 | 0.9% |
| Decreased respiratory rate | 3 | 0.7% |
| Hematomaa collection of blood under the skin or in tissue | 3 | 0.7% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Lifecare Plum Pump Model 5000 | Product code FRN | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 441 | 1,831,109 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 6.6% | 1.3% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 88% | 98.5% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 99.1% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code FRN
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaris Pump Module | 684,522 | 0 | 0% |
| Alaris System | 422,501 | 33,692 | 0% |
| 8100 Alaris Pump Module | 163,620 | 0 | 0% |
| Spectrum Infusion Pump | 147,363 | 15 | 0% |
| 8015 Alaris System Pc Unit | 54,162 | 0 | 0% |
| Alaris System Pc Unit | 24,066 | 0 | 0% |
| 8110 Alaris Syringe Pump | 22,434 | 0 | 0% |
| Colleague | 21,763 | 0 | 0% |
| Reservoir 3ML MMT-332A | 19,914 | 2,008 | 0.4% |
| Reservoir 3ml | 16,407 | 0 | 0.8% |
| Flogard | 15,668 | 0 | 0% |
| Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pump | 13,678 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Colleague Pre P1 7 | 13,103 | 0 | 0% |
| CADD-Solis VIP Ambulatory Infusion Pump | 11,721 | 3,471 | 0.1% |
| Intermate | 8,261 | 47 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Lifecare Plum Pump Model 5000 reports
How many FDA reports name Lifecare Plum Pump Model 5000?
441 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (88%), injury (6.6%) and other (3.6%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
excess flow or over-infusion (37.2%), insufficient flow or under infusion (16.6%), replace (15.9%), overdelivery (12.7%) and underdelivery (12.5%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Lifecare Plum Pump Model 5000 was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.