LAKE FOREST, Ill., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospira, Inc.
(NYSE: HSP), the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and
infusion technologies, today announced its Symbiq™ and
LifeCare™ PCA infusion pumps have been ranked as the top
devices in their categories in the KLAS report, Smart Pumps
2012: Wireless Technology and EMR Integration Report.
Hospira was also recognized as the "early leader" in electronic
medical record (EMR) integration with infusion pumps. The rankings
are based on data from customer surveys of North American hospital
and clinic executives, administrators, physicians, nurses,
clinicians, and other directors and managers interacting with
healthcare equipment and infrastructure solutions.
"Hospira is proud to be recognized for its advances in smart
pump technology, patient safety, medication delivery and caregiver
efficiency," said Thomas Moore,
president, United States, Hospira.
"As the leader in infusion technologies and I.V. clinical
integration (I.V.C.I), Hospira focuses on delivering quality
technology and services to our customers across our entire smart
pump offering."
The Symbiq infusion device, considered the leader in its market
segment, scored the highest overall performance rating (81.7)[1]
for large volume pumps (LVPs). LifeCare PCA, also deemed a leading
pump, scored the highest overall performance rating for
patient-controlled analgesia pumps (PCAs) with a score of 81.1.
The Symbiq infusion system is a technologically advanced
infusion device with clinician-friendly features designed to help
improve workflow and decrease medication errors. With Hospira
MedNet™ safety software built into the device, Symbiq was
the first general infusion system developed to provide additional
medication-error protection by requiring users to select a drug
library entry from the safety software for all drug delivery
programs. Due to its highly sophisticated technology, Symbiq is one
of the first devices to achieve I.V.C.I. of infusion pumps with
EMRs.
To learn how WellSpan Health is using I.V.C.I. with full
auto-programming technology to advance its focus on providing
exceptional care, view this video: I.V. Clinical
Integration: WellSpan Health.
The Symbiq infusion device was the only smart pump with a
significant score increase in the past year, as all measured areas
saw increased satisfaction. The KLAS smart pump 2012 report praised
Symbiq for newer, more advanced technology. Symbiq infusion pumps
have the highest-reported safety software drug library compliance
among LVPs, at 93 percent.
In March, an enhanced version of the Symbiq infusion device
received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), representing the first clearance for a
general infusion pump to be granted based on the new draft
FDA regulatory guidance for 510(k) infusion pump
submissions.
To learn more about the Symbiq 510(k) clearance, view this
video: Symbiq Video Blog.
Additionally, KLAS highlighted Hospira as the early leader in
smart pump EMR integration, also known as I.V.C.I., as it currently
has more live I.V.C.I. sites than any other infusion pump provider
and is the only vendor to integrate with multiple EMR providers,
including Cerner and Epic.
Hospira's LifeCare PCA, also ranked the top infusion pump in its
class, has been the highest-rated PCA for two years in a row.
According to the KLAS findings, providers liked its wireless
functionality and barcode scanning capability. Evaluators described
the pumps as easy-to-use, reliable and stable.
First introduced in 1984, Hospira's PCA was the first pump of
its kind, revolutionizing pain management. During the past 25
years, PCA technology has improved the safety and quality of care
for patients around the world. Today, more than 55,000 units are in
use, and Hospira's PCA device has evolved into an essential pain
management tool for healthcare professionals.
KLAS is a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting
on the performance of healthcare vendors. KLAS' mission is to
improve delivery by independently measuring vendor performance for
the benefit of our healthcare provider partners, consultants,
investors, and vendors. Working together with executives from more
than 4,500 hospitals and more than 2,500 clinics, KLAS delivers
timely reports, trends, and statistics that provide a solid
overview of vendor performance in the industry. KLAS measures
performance of software, professional services, medical equipment,
and infrastructure vendors.
For more information, see the complete KLAS report.
About Hospira
Hospira, Inc. is the world's leading provider of injectable
drugs and infusion technologies. Through its broad, integrated
portfolio, Hospira is uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness™ by
improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare
costs. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., and has approximately
15,000 employees. Learn more at www.hospira.com.
[1] "Smart Pumps 2012: Wireless Technology and EMR Integration,"
April, 2012. © 2012 KLAS Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.
www.KLASresearch.com
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