Next-generation Plum platform with direct secondary line connection

The ICU Medical Plum 360 is the direct successor to the Hospira Plum A+ and represents a significant advancement in the Plum infusion platform. Like the Plum A+, the Plum 360 is a cassette-based volumetric infusion system with two input lines (Line A and Line B) and one output line, supporting primary, secondary (piggyback), and concurrent delivery through a single patient access site. What sets the Plum 360 apart is the secondary line’s direct connection to the PlumSet cassette — the pump can differentiate between primary and secondary infusion lines, deliver each as intended, and alert the clinician if the secondary line is not infusing. This eliminates a common source of secondary delivery errors and removes the need to raise and lower infusion containers to manage piggyback sequencing.

Industry-exclusive 1 ml air trap and automated back-priming

The Plum 360’s PlumSet cassette features a closed air management system with an industry-exclusive 1 ml air trap — capturing up to 1 ml of air before triggering an alarm, compared to the smaller thresholds on competing systems. This dramatically reduces nuisance air-in-line interruptions. When accumulated air does need to be cleared, the pump performs an automated back-prime through the cassette’s secondary administration port without disconnecting the patient line — maintaining a closed system, reducing the risk of contamination, minimizing exposure to hazardous drugs, and keeping therapy running with minimal interruption. Built-in free-flow protection in the PlumSet cassette provides an additional layer of safety.

2,500-medication drug library across 40 clinical care areas

The Plum 360 supports a large drug library with up to 2,500 medications organized across up to 40 clinical care areas (CCAs) with up to 400 medications per CCA. Each medication entry includes configurable hard and soft upper and lower dosing limits — hard limits prevent programming outside of absolute safe ranges entirely, while soft limits generate override-able advisory alerts with documented clinician acknowledgment. The library is managed via ICU Medical MedNet safety software and pushed wirelessly to the fleet from a central server. When operating standalone without MedNet, the pump retains its integrated drug library loaded via Biomed mode.

IV-EHR interoperability, alarm forwarding, and cybersecurity

The Plum 360 with ICU Medical MedNet delivers full IV-EHR interoperability — automated programming of the infusion pump from physician orders, auto-documentation of IV data to the electronic medical record, and alarm forwarding that sends device alarm data to EMR and alarm management systems to augment hospital alarm management policies. The pump communicates via 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band wireless radio or Ethernet, with 128-bit SSL encryption on all transmitted data. The Plum 360 holds UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program certification — an industry first at the time of launch — with protected critical communication ports and no remote command execution capability, ensuring data security in networked hospital environments.

Precision flow and comprehensive therapy modes

Flow rates range from 0.1 to 999 ml/h with 0.1 ml/h resolution below 100 ml/h and 1 ml/h resolution above — delivering ±5% accuracy across the 1–999 ml/h range and ±10% at the lowest rates (0.1–0.9 ml/h). The Plum 360 supports 15 dose-calculation delivery units and a full suite of therapy modes including basic delivery, titration, piggyback, concurrent, dose calculation, bolus (programmable bolus on SW 15.1 and higher), multistep, loading dose, delayed start, and standby. User-selectable distal occlusion pressure from 1 to 15 psig (factory default 6 psig) allows clinicians to match occlusion sensitivity to patient population and clinical scenario. Both proximal (upstream) and distal (downstream) occlusion detection are integrated.

Battery, power, and physical specifications

The Plum 360 contains an internal rechargeable 6V sealed lead-acid battery with operating times of approximately 7 hours at 25 ml/h, 3 hours at 125 ml/h on one line, and 4 hours at 999 ml/h. The battery recharges in approximately 8 hours with one line operating at 125 ml/h and charges automatically whenever connected to AC power (120 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 50 VA). At approximately 10 lbs and 8 × 8 × 6 inches in a high-impact plastic casing, the Plum 360 accommodates standard pole-mount configurations. The LCD display features adjustable backlight and contrast with all dosing parameters shown on a single screen, and on-board digital help screens provide context-sensitive assistance at every programming step.

PlumSet cassettes, IV sets, and consumables

The Plum 360 is fully compatible with the complete line of Plum Series administration sets (PlumSet cassettes), accessories, and CLAVE/LifeShield needleless connection systems. IPR Medical stocks PlumSet cassettes and Plum-compatible IV administration sets for facilities that need consumables alongside their pump purchases, repairs, or fleet maintenance. Whether you are looking for standard primary sets, filtered sets, secondary sets, or specialty configurations, contact IPR Medical for availability and pricing. Having a reliable source for consumables ensures your Plum 360 fleet stays fully operational without supply chain disruptions.

Software versions

The Plum 360 has been shipped with multiple pump software and MedNet software versions over its production lifecycle. Known pump software versions include SW 11.6, SW 13.41, and SW 15.1 (build 1.00.018 and later). Known MedNet software versions include Hospira MedNet 6.1 (the initial Plum 360 launch version, introduced in 2015), MedNet 6.2, MedNet 6.3, and ICU Medical MedNet (current branding post-acquisition). Software version determines feature availability — for example, programmable bolus is available on SW 15.1 and higher, and alarm forwarding was introduced with MedNet 6.1. The installed software version can be viewed in the pump’s Biomed Settings menu. Contact IPR Medical at 855-477-8866 or cs@iprmed.com to verify your pump’s installed version, discuss upgrade options, or confirm software compatibility with your facility’s MedNet server.

FDA device corrections and safety bulletins

Multiple FDA device corrections and safety bulletins have been issued for the ICU Medical Plum 360 infusion system over the product’s lifecycle. The most significant include a Class I battery correction (initially issued March 2023, updated May 2024) related to a manufacturing defect in CSB replacement batteries that can cause substantially diminished battery life, and a Class I counterfeit battery alert (October 2024) regarding allegedly counterfeit CSB batteries found in use with Plum infusion systems that have not been tested or validated. When running on battery power without AC backup, affected pumps may stop an ongoing infusion and power down sooner than expected. ICU Medical’s recommended actions include keeping the pump connected to AC power whenever possible, ensuring the battery is fully charged before transport, closely monitoring the battery status indicator when disconnected from AC, having a backup pump available during all infusions, replacing batteries when a replace-battery alarm is triggered, and verifying that all batteries carry an ICU Medical Test Label or CE Mark. Additional Class 2 corrections have addressed Plum 360 software issues, MedNet/Smart Card Plug ‘n Play module issues, and hardware-related matters across various production lots and list numbers.

Because FDA device corrections and safety communications may be updated or expanded after the date of this listing, IPR Medical recommends that facilities also check the FDA’s official resources directly to ensure they have the most current information:

FDA Medical Device Recalls Database — search by product name or manufacturer for the latest classified recall and correction notices.
FDA Medical Device Safety — safety communications, early alerts, and recall announcements.

If you have questions about whether a specific correction applies to your pump’s serial number, list number, or software version, or if you need assistance implementing a correction, contact IPR Medical at 855-477-8866 or cs@iprmed.com.

Important: There is no need to return or discontinue use of Plum 360 pumps due to the battery corrections. Follow the manufacturer’s updated battery instructions and contact IPR Medical if your pump displays a Replace Battery alarm or if you need a verified replacement battery. Do not use batteries that do not have an ICU Medical Test Label or CE Mark on the label. For the most current FDA correction information, visit fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety.

IPR Medical — sales, repairs, parts, and IV sets

IPR Medical buys, sells, repairs, and stocks parts for the ICU Medical Plum 360. Our inventory includes recertified pumps, replacement batteries, cassette doors, pole clamps, CE modules, display assemblies, and other serviceable components. We also supply PlumSet cassettes, Plum-compatible IV administration sets, and other consumables so your facility can source both the pump and the sets it runs on from a single vendor. Whether you need a recertified Plum 360 ready for immediate deployment, a fleet repair program, consumable supply, or help identifying the right software version for your MedNet infrastructure, IPR Medical’s infusion pump service team has the expertise and inventory to support you. Annual preventive maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer — contact IPR Medical to schedule service or request a quote.

IPR Medical buys, sells, repairs, and stocks parts and IV sets for the ICU Medical Plum 360. Contact us at 855-477-8866 or cs@iprmed.com for pump pricing, repairs, parts, IV sets, consumables, or technical support.