Medical device recalls

Tubes have missing additive/anticoagulant resulting in clotting in most cases. A completely clotted sample would lead to no results being reported, which could lead to a delay in treatment or diagnosis. An erroneous glucose or lactose result from a partially clotted sample could lead to inappropriate treatment.

Push notifications may fail to send to the user under certain conditions. This could potentially result in patient harm due to delay in detection of a change in patient condition.

Push notifications may fail to send to the user under certain conditions. This could potentially result in patient harm due to delay in detection of a change in patient condition.

Backrest platform stress fracture - the table is not operational in an inclined position

Backrest platform stress fracture - the table is not operational in an inclined position

Backrest platform stress fracture - the table is not operational in an inclined position

Backrest platform stress fracture - the table is not operational in an inclined position

Potential for baseplate peripheral holes to be out of specification due to a manufacturing issue, which could lead to loosening of the implant, or the screw moving from its original position.

Multiple software issues that affect device functionality.

Risk of polyimide particulate matter being present on the endoscopic harvesting vessel system. This issue may result in polyimide particulate matter being introduced into the arterial conduit for patients undergoing a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or peripheral bypass graft surgery.

Risk of polyimide particulate matter being present on the endoscopic harvesting vessel system. This issue may result in polyimide particulate matter being introduced into the arterial conduit for patients undergoing a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or peripheral bypass graft surgery.

The MINC+ device is susceptible to losing temperature control of electrostatic discharge (static electricity) is applied to the lid of the device. This may lead to embryo degeneration necessitating an additional medical procedure for the patient.

It was determined that the Endotracheal Tube Holder included in certain kits is not compatible with a cricothyrotomy procedure, leaving practitioners without the necessary means to secure the inserted endotracheal tube.

It was determined that the Endotracheal Tube Holder included in certain kits is not compatible with a cricothyrotomy procedure, leaving practitioners without the necessary means to secure the inserted endotracheal tube.

If the Patient Interface Monitor (PIM) Cable is plugged/unplugged frequently as part of daily operation, the connector and wire may disconnect from the welding point, which may result in intermittent loss of the ECG signal. Loss of ECG signal may lead to the decision to rescan the patient or delay in diagnosis during a clinical emergency.

Affected products may potentially have a breached sterile pouch seal. A breached sterile pouch seal may lead to minor procedure delays (if noticed prior to use) or patient infections (if not noticed prior to use in patient).

The strippers and cleavers are provided non-sterile and labelled as reusable/autoclavable. Olympus does not have validated cleaning and sterilization instructions. Use of a non-sterile fiber stripper or cleaver on a sterile fiber poses a risk of contamination.

The strippers and cleavers are provided non-sterile and labelled as reusable/autoclavable. Olympus does not have validated cleaning and sterilization instructions. Use of a non-sterile fiber stripper or cleaver on a sterile fiber poses a risk of contamination.

Express chest drains are pre-packaged with sterile water syringes which have bene recalled. If the device is not kept in an upright position, the patient may be exposed to infectious material. Subsequent hazards include but are not limited to infection, abscess, sepsis, and death.

Express chest drains are pre-packaged with sterile water syringes which have bene recalled. If the device is not kept in an upright position, the patient may be exposed to infectious material. Subsequent hazards include but are not limited to infection, abscess, sepsis, and death.

Breathing circuit reservoir bag may be assembled at the wrong attachment point, which will result in less than optimal therapy.

A calibration error associated with the Flat Panel Fluoroscopy Fixture when used with ExcelsiusGPS for fluoroscopy workflow may lead to inaccurate navigation, which may result in device misplacement.

Due to an assembly error within the breathing circuit, their pressure output of the breathing circuit kit can be affected and have severe impact to the end user

Surgical convenience kits were manufactured with a component which was subsequently recalled by Nurse Assist.

The sealed magnet will experience uncontrolled shutdown known as Loss-of-Field (LoF) if the magnet loses cryo-cooling (e.g. caused by a power outage on site.)

Instructions for Use have been updated to add the following warning: Use only M4 screws with the length of 14 16 mm when mounting Ambu aView 2 Advance on a VESA interface. Using longer screw lengths will penetrate the lithium-ion battery and result in a fire hazard and battery leakage which can cause severe burns, smoke inhalation and skin irritation. Using shorter screw lengths could result in unsecure device fastening.

In rare cases, the lever of the throttle can get temporarily stuck during the movement and does not come back to its neutral point by itself. If this happens during usage, an unwanted movement of the chair could be the result. An unwanted movement could result in damage to the wheelchair, material damage around the chair and/or injury to the user, attendant or by-standers.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. is recalling QMS Tacrolimus Calibrators, Lot 74859619 expiry date: May 11, 2024, due to improper storage that is expected to degrade the quality of the calibrator and render it unsuitable for use. Use of the affected lot may results in erroneous calibration results, causing delay in testing.

Surgical gowns were manufactured with the wrong sleeve.

Possibility that the user is unable to resolve drill disconnection error messages.