FDA medical device recalls

Abbott Laboratories is recalling certain Alinity ci-series System Control Modules with software version 3.6.1 or lower due to a performance issue that could produce inaccurate lab test results. The issue affects multiple analytes and was discovered during Abbott's internal testing.

Cepheid's Xpert BCR-ABL Ultra diagnostic test kits may produce inaccurate results when testing blood samples with very high white blood cell counts (above 30,000 cells). This affects certain lot numbers distributed across the US and internationally. No injuries have been reported.

Cepheid's Xpert BCR-ABL Ultra diagnostic test kits may give inaccurate results when testing blood samples with very high white blood cell counts (over 30,000 cells). This affects specific lot numbers distributed across the US and internationally. No injuries have been reported.

Medtronic MiniMed InPen App users on Android (versions 7.5.0, 7.5.1, and 8.0.0) may lose insulin reminders if they uninstall and reinstall the app. The notification settings screen doesn't appear during setup, preventing notifications from overriding your phone's mute or Do Not Disturb mode. This could delay insulin therapy.

Smith & Nephew is recalling certain BIOSURE HA Screws (6mm x 20mm bone fixation screws) due to a labeling error on affected units. The screws themselves are safe, but the packaging labels on a small number of units contain incorrect information. No injuries have been reported.

Myofunctional Research Company USA distributed Myosa for Kids mouthguards in the U.S. without FDA approval. The company mistakenly sold approximately 436 units of these devices, which are designed for children ages 3–15 to help with breathing and myofunctional disorders. No injuries have been reported.

Rocket Medical's 20Fg Seldinger chest tube procedure tray has misleading instructions that may prevent proper securing of the device. This could cause the tube to fall out during use. The issue affects 246 units distributed across multiple U.S. states and internationally.

Rocket Medical's 16Fg Seldinger chest tube procedure tray has misleading instructions that may cause the device to be secured improperly and fall out during use. The affected product is model R54549-16-PK from specific lot codes (496659, 497629, 496918, 499814, 497077, 500408).

Rocket Medical's 18Fg Seldinger Catheter with Safety Guard (model R54544-18-SG) has misleading instructions on how to properly secure the device. This labeling error can lead to improper placement, causing the chest tube to fall out during use. The recall affects 110 units distributed across multiple U.S. states and international locations.

The instruction manual and labeling for the Rocket 18Fg Seldinger Catheter Procedure Tray contain misleading information that may cause the chest tube to be secured incorrectly. This could result in the tube falling out during use.

Rocket Medical's 12Fg Seldinger Catheter chest tubes have misleading instructions that may lead to improper securing of the device. This increases the risk that the catheter could fall out during use. The FDA has identified 240 units across multiple lot codes distributed in the US and internationally.

IFU and device kit labeling contains misleading statements leading to improper securing of the device resulting in the potential to fall out during use.

DSAART LLC distributed calf implants that did not meet FDA requirements. The products were sold without required FDA premarket approval or clearance, and some deviated from manufacturing specifications. Approximately 35 implants were distributed across multiple U.S. states.

DSAART LLC distributed AART Pectoral Implants that were manufactured differently than approved and were sold without required FDA clearance. The implants do not meet established safety and quality standards. Affected models were distributed across multiple U.S. states.

DSAART LLC distributed AART Malar Implants (model 401-202-5 and 401-202-6, lot numbers 24-01-014 and 24-01-015) without obtaining required FDA premarket approval and with deviations from established manufacturing specifications. Two implants were affected and distributed across multiple U.S. states.

DSAART LLC distributed AART Chin Implants that were manufactured with deviations from established specifications and without obtaining required FDA premarket approvals or clearances. The affected implants were distributed across multiple U.S. states.

DSAART LLC distributed gluteal implants without FDA approval and in ways that deviated from approved specifications. The FDA has recalled 118 implants across multiple models and lot numbers distributed in 28 U.S. states and territories. No injuries have been reported.

DSAART LLC distributed AART Silicone Carving Implants without obtaining required FDA premarket approval or clearance, and some products deviated from established manufacturing specifications. These implants are used in augmentation and reconstructive surgery. The FDA has issued a Class II recall affecting 369 implants distributed across multiple U.S. states.

Copan Italia's DTT (dithiothreitol) liquid reagent, used to prepare respiratory specimens in laboratories, may not work properly. The reagent is supplied in 1ml PET tubes with capture caps. There have been no reported injuries, but the functionality cannot be guaranteed for specimen fluidification.

Copan Italia's DTT (dithiothreitol) reagent tubes used with the WASP microbiology system may not reliably liquefy respiratory specimens as intended. This could affect the quality of lab test results. The issue affects approximately 122,850 units distributed across multiple US states.

Intelerad InteleShare medical imaging software versions 3.24.3 through 3.25.2 contain a bug that can produce inaccurate measurement values when certain viewing features are used together. This could lead to incorrect measurements on medical images, potentially affecting diagnosis and treatment planning.

A speaker component change in certain PATH Madsen Accuscreen DPOAE probes can cause technical distortions that mimic real hearing responses. This may result in incorrect "PASS" outcomes on infant hearing screening tests when a baby should have failed. The issue occurs when high stimulus levels combine with the device's sensitivity settings.

Instrumentation Laboratory recalled specific lots of HemosIL SynthAFax Partial Thromboplastin Time tests because they were manufactured with twice the intended amount of preservative. This could affect test accuracy. No injuries have been reported.

The instruction guide for SeaSpine's NorthStar OCT Navigation surgical instruments incorrectly states that the tools work with both Medtronic Solera and Infinity system toolcards. In fact, they only work with Solera toolcards. Using these instruments with an Infinity system toolcard could result in device malfunction during surgery.

Fresenius Medical Care identified several software problems in the 5008X CAREsystem +CLiC +CDX dialysis machine that could interfere with patient treatment. One anomaly could potentially cause the machine to stop treatment if certain conditions occur. This affects 115 units with software versions older than 4.82.4.

GE HealthCare ViewPoint 6 versions 6.15.3 and 6.15.4 may not display complete patient medical history information in the Patient History tab. This affects specific ultrasound systems used in medical facilities. No injuries have been reported.

Datascope Corp. has issued an updated instruction manual (IFU) for the Cardiosave Rescue defibrillator. The update corrects references in the Vibration and Shock Table to match the proper technical standards. This affects 47 units distributed in the US and internationally.

Datascope Corp. is updating the instruction manual for Cardiosave Hybrid devices to correct references in the Vibration and Shock Table to ensure alignment with applicable standards. This is a documentation correction that affects multiple device models.

AVID Medical is recalling Halyard HEAD AND NECK TRAY (Catalog Number EURO016-09) due to a potential incomplete seal on the header bag. This affects 56 units distributed in Georgia, Illinois, Nebraska, and Maryland. An incomplete seal could compromise the sterility or integrity of the surgical tray.

AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Major Pack surgical kits (Catalog Number JEMJ10-01) because the header bag seal may not close completely. This affects 90 units distributed to Georgia, Illinois, Nebraska, and Maryland. No injuries have been reported.