Medical device recalls
38684 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for medical devices — surgical equipment, monitors, diagnostic tools, implants, home health devices. Sourced from the FDA.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceBeaver Visitec International, Inc.Class IIXstar Safety Slit Knife, 2.75 mm 45¿ Bevel Up, Model Number 378227
The wrong configuration of the blade was in the package. The bevel was on the opposite side, instead of being in front (bevel up) it was in the back (bevel down).
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceNxStage Medical IncClass IINxStage PureFlow-B Solution, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis, Device Catalog Numbers RFP-400, RFP-401, RFP-402, RFP-403, RFP-404, RFP-405, RFP-406, RFP-453, RFP-454, RFP-456
The smaller chamber of the two chamber bag is bursting when nurses are attempting to mix the two chambers prior to use. The electrolyte fluid in the small chamber of the NxStage PureFlow B Solution has a pH of less than 2.0. The solution can be harmful if it comes in contact with the eyes or skin, and/or as a result of a slip or fall injury due to spilled fluid.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceExactech, Inc.Class IIOPTETRAK, Advanced Patella, 3 Peg Implant, Item Numbers: a) 200-07-26, 26MM; b) 200-07-29, 29MM; c) 200-07-32, 32MM; d) 200-07-35, 35MM; e) 200-07-38, 38MM
Exactech is recalling all affected UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) knee patella components packaged in out of specification vacuum bags.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceExactech, Inc.Class IIOPTETRAK Inset Patella, Item Numbers: a) 200-05-23, 23MM; b) 200-05-26, 26MM; c) 200-05-29, 29MM
Exactech is recalling all affected UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) knee patella components packaged in out of specification vacuum bags.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceExactech, Inc.Class IIOPTETRAK One Peg Patella,, Item Numbers: a) 200-03-26, 26MM; b) 200-03-29, 29MM; c) 200-03-32, 32MM; d) 200-03-35, 35MM; e) 200-03-38, 38MM; f) 200-03-41, 41MM
Exactech is recalling all affected UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) knee patella components packaged in out of specification vacuum bags.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceExactech, Inc.Class IIOPTETRAK Three Peg Patella, Item Numbers: a) 200-02-26, 26MM; b) 200-02-29, 29MM; c) 200-02-32, 32MM; d) 200-02-35, 35MM; e) 200-02-38, 38MM; f) 200-02-41, 41MM;
Exactech is recalling all affected UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) knee patella components packaged in out of specification vacuum bags.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceC.R. Bard IncClass IIBard Medical SureStep Foley Tray System, 16 Fr., Catalog #A319416AM; and Bard Medical Bardex IC Complete Care Infection Control Temperature-Sensing Foley Catheter Tray with Bard Hydrogel and Bacti-Guard Silver Alloy Coating, 350 ml Urine Meter, 16 Fr, Catalog #319416AM. Intended for use in the drainage and/or collection and/or measurement of urine.
Some of the devices may function incorrectly resulting in no temperature display or erratic temperatures being displayed on the temperature monitoring devices.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceHowmedica Osteonics Corp.Class IIGray Revision Instrument System Accessory Tray/Case, Catalog/Part Number: 6210-9-910
The design of the HRIS Storage & Sterilization Case and Tray P/N 6210-9-900 and the Gray Revision Instrument System Accessory Tray/Case P/N 6210-9-910 may lead to misuse of the Gray Revision Instruments including re-use and re-sterilization of the single-use, sterile-packaged instruments.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceHowmedica Osteonics Corp.Class IIHRIS Storage & Sterilization Case and Tray, Catalog/Part Number: 6210-9-900
The design of the HRIS Storage & Sterilization Case and Tray P/N 6210-9-900 and the Gray Revision Instrument System Accessory Tray/Case P/N 6210-9-910 may lead to misuse of the Gray Revision Instruments including re-use and re-sterilization of the single-use, sterile-packaged instruments.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationClass IICentrella Max - The Centrella Smart+ Bed is intended for use in healthcare environments as a patient support system to prevent and/or treat pressure injuries.Multiple model numbers of Centrella Max mattresses and pro+ mattresses. (1) Centrella Max Surface, REF P7922A01; (2) Centrella Max Surface, REF P7922A02; (3) Centrella Max Surface with X-Ray, REF P7922A03; (4) Centrella Max,Narrow, Rental, REF P7922ARENT01; (5) Centrella Pro+ 36" Surface with X-Ray, REF P7923A01; (6) Centrella Pro+
There is a potential for the top cover of the hospital bed mattress to delaminate as a result of improper cleaning and lack of adequate details on the appropriate use of cleaning agents containing bleach.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceOutset Medical, Inc.Class IITabloCart with Prefiltration Drawer PN-0006813, with power cords: PN-0005746 (10-foot), PN-0006578 (15-foot), PN-0005747 (20-foot)10-, 15- and 20-foot cords respectively), used with the Tablo Hemodialysis System.
A cart with prefiltration drawer, an optional hemodialysis system accessory, has a cord with a female connector that has internal contact pins that may become damaged that could create localized heat, sparks, smoke, melting or charring (thermal event) of the female connector or the associated connector power entry module, which may lead to transient delay in treatment or blistering to the user.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIMONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated. PRODUCT CODE: MCP266H13 MCP3200H16 MCP3212H16 MCP3213H16 MCP340H13 MCP345H13 MCP416H14 MCP417H14 MCP426H13 MCP427H13 MCP4423H16 MCP4424H14 MCP442H14 MCP496H16 MCP497H16 MCP604H13 MCP936H13 MCP945H14 MCPB346H13
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIMONOCRYL (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated PRODUCT CODE: Y315H Y345H Y359H Y398H Y416H Y417H Y426H Y427H Y935H Y936H Y945H
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIPDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in microsurgery and in ophthalmic surgery. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable. PRODUCT CODE: PDP304H PDP316H PDP341H
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIPDS II (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in microsurgery and in ophthalmic surgery. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable. PRODUCT CODE: D6261 Z117H Z149H Z259H Z305H Z320H
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIVICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: VCP196H VCP417H VCP602H VCP603H VCP662H VCPB259H VCPB946H
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIVICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues. PRODUCT CODE: J214H J218H J258H J268H J269H J327H J344H J345H J370H J416H J417H J426H J427H J458H J493H J603H J699H J936H J978H
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceZOLL Medical CorporationClass IZOLL 731 Ventilator (EMV+, AEV, Eagle II) - for MRI Compatible Devices - Operator's Guide and Quick Reference Guide (QRGs) as follows: Part Numbers: 1. 799-EGL2-02 2. 799-EGL2-02-01 3. 799-EGL2-02-04 4. 799-EGL2-02-05 5. 799-EGL2-02-08 6. 799-EGL2-02-10 7. 799-EGL2-02-11 8. 799-EGL2-02-15 9. 799-EGL2-02-16 10. 799-EMBP-05-01 11. 799-EMBP-05-02 12. 799-EMBP-05-08 13. 799-EMBP-05-10 14. 799-EMBP-05-11 15. 799-EMBP-05-12 16. 799-EMBP-05-12-68 17. 799-EMBP-05-16 18. 799-EMBP-05
Operator's Guide & Quick Reference Guide (QRG) ZOLL 731 Ventilator for MRI Compatible Devices. Patient Safety Ventilator MRI information omitted from the manuals. Update to the instructions ensures safe distance from the MRI to ensure proper function of the ventilator and reduce the risk of delay in ventilator therapy
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceHamilton Medical AGClass IVentilator HAMILTON-C6, PN: 160021
Ventilator may enter sensor fail mode, ventilation may not re-initiate, after patient is reconnected, which may cause hypoxia, if this sequence occurs: 1)User presses O2 enrichment, 2)User disconnects endotracheal tube for open suctioning, 3)Sensor error initiated, sensor fail mode occurs, 4)Patient is re-connected with sensor fail mode active, 5) Ventilation is not re-initiated by the ventilator.
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceYoung Dental Manufacturing I, LLCClass IIDarby Prophylaxis Paste with 1.23% Fluoride Ion, Mint Coarse
Part number 040032, Lot number, 248607 was incorrectly labeled as part number 045032
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceOrtho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.Class IIVITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti HBs Calibrators. The VITROS Anti-HBs Calibrator Pack contains 3 X labelled Calibrator tube (1 per level: C1 - green, C2 - yellow, C3 - red).
Potential for positively biased results due to signal reduction over shelf life.
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceFresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Class IIUS AquaA 900H-Typ USA-3 x 208v-Intended for the purification of water to be used for hemodialysis Vivonic Part Numbers: G02020110 Fresenius Part Number: 24-090A-1
Concentrate Flow was exceeding the maximum 19.9 bar set point. The standard default set point range is between 4 and 18.Error message (F020104, "concentrate pressure alarm limit exceeded") concentrate pressure is too high and stops the dialysis water supply.
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceAesculap IncClass IIAeos Robotic Digital Microscope, Product Code: PV010
Possibility of the robotic arm to drop more than 10cm from its original position after pressing the emergency stop button due to failure of the integrated safety mechanism.
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceIntegra LifeSciences Corp.Class IICODMAN BACTISEAL Clear EVD Catheter 1.9mm I.D. Catheter Set- indicated for gaining access to the ventricles of the brain and can be used with dimensionally compatible devices for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume. Product Number: 821750
Defect in the external sterile packaging (pouch) leading to a gap or/and weakness of the seal may compromise the product sterility.
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceIntegra LifeSciences Corp.Class IICODMAN EVD BACTISEAL 1.9mm I.D. Catheter Set- indicated for gaining access to the ventricles of the brain and can be used with dimensionally compatible devices for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume. Product Number: 821749
Defect in the external sterile packaging (pouch) leading to a gap or/and weakness of the seal may compromise the product sterility.
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceIntegra LifeSciences Corp.Class IICODMAN BACTISEAL EVD Catheter Set - Indicated for gaining access to the ventricles of the brain and can be used with dimensionally compatible devices for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume. Product Number: 821745
Defect in the external sterile packaging (pouch) leading to a gap or/and weakness of the seal that may compromise the product sterility.
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceBlue Belt Technologies, IncClass IICORI Starter Kit, Real Intelligence CORI, CORI STARTER KIT - UNIVERSAL.Intended to assist the surgeon in providing software-defined spatial boundaries for orientation and reference information to anatomical structures during orthopedic procedures Product Numbers: (1) ROB10000 CORI Starter Kit (2) ROB10024 Real Intelligence CORI (3) ROB10197 CORI STARTER KIT - UNIVERSAL Note: the three product numbers cover the three different configurations in which the CORI Console is sold
CORI Surgical System with Real Intelligence Software exhibits an increased Marker Registration Error (MRE) which may cause tracker arrays to flicker on screen of the CORI Surgical System during use, and may cause surgical delay
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceB Braun Medical IncClass IIStimuplex A, 30 DEG, 22GX2", 0.70x50mm, Catalogue Number: 4894502
The devices are labeled "not made with DEHP" or the DEHP free symbol; however, the glue used contains traces of DEHP.
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceB Braun Medical IncClass IIStimuplex A, 30 DEG, 20GX6", 0.90x150mm, Catalogue Number: 4894278
The devices are labeled "not made with DEHP" or the DEHP free symbol; however, the glue used contains traces of DEHP.
- 2024-06-19FDA-DeviceB Braun Medical IncClass IIStimuplex A, 30 DEG, 21GX4", 0.80x100mm, Catalogue Number: 4894260
The devices are labeled "not made with DEHP" or the DEHP free symbol; however, the glue used contains traces of DEHP.
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