# K051079: Hospira Gemstar Infusion Pump System with Hospira Gemstar Spring Assist Mechanism Lockbox-7 Therapy

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Hospicare, Inc.
- Decided: May 19, 2005 after 22 days
- Product code: MRZ (Accessories, Pump, Infusion)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5725
- Recalls of this device: 1 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K023062 (2002). 1 ancestor in all.
30 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
7 of 32 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K023062: Gemstar Infusion Pump System, 7 Therapy, 6 Therapy & Pain Management, Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (2002) Summary page 3.
- (no number) Hospira GemStar® Infusion Pump System with Hospira GemStar Connect™ Software: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Lifeshield Primary IV Pump Set with Two Pressure Activated Anti-Siphon Valves: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K061110: Glucommander Plus (2006), 16 descendants of its own
- K101344: G+ System (2010), 13 descendants of its own
- K113853: G+ System (2012), 12 descendants of its own
- K060806: Hospira Gemstar Infusion Pump System, 7 Therapy, Model 13087; 6 Therapy, Model 13086; Pain Management, Model 13088 (2006), 12 descendants of its own
- K103224: Hospira Plum Infusion Set; Hospira Infusion Set with Yellow Stripe Tubing (2011), 10 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Mar 28, 2012 · Not classified · Z-1463-2012: Hospira has received customer reports of bolus delivery failures when using the GemStar bolus cord. Possible failures may be a result of cracked or damaged bolus cords which may result in an open or s

## Indications for use
The Hospira GemStar® Infusion Pump System with Hospira GemStar® Pump Sets and Hospira GemStar® Spring Assist Mechanism Lockbox is intended for use in intravenous arterial, subcutaneous, short term epidural infusion and parenteral administration of general I.V. fluids, medications, nutritional fluids, and blood/blood products. The indications for use include hospital, ambulatory, and home care environments. The pump must be used with sterile, dedicated, GemStar® administration sets.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K051079
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology