Medical device recalls

Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis

Instructions for Use-User Deviations related to the reprocessing of the videoscope detailed in the Reprocessing Manual Instructions. The steps are required for the proper reprocessing of these videoscopes

Instructions for Use-User Deviations related to the reprocessing of the videoscope detailed in the Reprocessing Manual Instructions. The steps are required for the proper reprocessing of these videoscopes

The internal diameter of the coaxial cannula may be smaller or larger than the external diameter of the biopsy needle, and the length of the cannula may exceed the stated length on the label. As a result, the biopsy needle may not fit properly into the coaxial cannula, preventing access to the target tissue, which could lead to tissue injury, longer and repeat procedures.

In vitro diagnostics product that impacts the quality of cell staining can cause low or dim fluorescence signal, which can lead to potential false negative results and misdiagnosis of hematological malignancy, delayed treatment, and the need for additional patient samples.

Multiple software issues which have the potential to lead to misdiagnosis due to image artifacts or incorrect image orientation labels, or the need for a CT rescan. These include: 1. Artifacts may occur on perfusion images, 2. Orientation label reversed in 2D images, 3. Auto voice does not work during the cardiac scan, 4. Auto voice and operators voice are too quiet, patient cant hear, 5. Not all of the images are reconstructed in some cases, 6. No image displayed on the console monitor after enabling CCT Single Scan, 7. Ring artifact appears in 32x0.625 collimation of bone scan when soft tissue view is selected, 8. A design defect where the error couch motion signal of couch firmware causes couch to identify current position as target position in next protocol, and 9. calcium scoring study split into separate series after loading to ISP.

Spinal fixation system 7.5mmx 50mm screws are packaged with the correct labeling, but the screws themselves were laser marked with an incorrect size description of 7.5 x 40; use of incorrect screws could lead to screw perforation and indention of vascular or other structures.

The following was missing from the Contraindications Statement: The AVAPS-AE therapy mode is contraindicated for invasive use and patients less than 10 kg. The AVAPS feature is contraindicated for patients less than 10 kg. Potential harms if devices are used on contraindicated patients include barotrauma, hypoventilation/hypercapnia, and rebreathing of excessive CO2.

The following features have been disabled from the web-based portal because the FDA has not evaluated these features for safety and effectiveness: Notifications via email feature; AIC alarm color on case tile feature; Sort case tiles by AIC alarm color feature; Pump metric display on case tile feature

Sterility assurance cannot be guaranteed for external drainage systems due to incomplete bioburden testing.

Sterility assurance cannot be guaranteed for external drainage systems due to incomplete bioburden testing.

One lot of Part Number 373025, Xstar¿ Kojo Safety Slit Knife 2.5mm 45¿ bevel up, incorrectly contains a bevel down blade instead of a bevel up blade.

One lot of Conventional Crescent Knife 2.5mm, 55 degrees bevel-up contains a bevel down blade.

Due to software issue, New systems may exhibit an error which may prohibit use of new systems resulting in system being inoperable

Keyprint Keysplint Hard Clear 1 kg resin bottles were inadvertently packaged with the wrong Instructions for Use. Keysplint Hard Clear were placed inside a zip lock bag along with KeySplint Soft Instructions for Use (IFU).

The sterility of microcatheter and infusion system devices cannot be guaranteed.

The sterility of microcatheter and infusion system devices cannot be guaranteed.

The sterility of microcatheter and infusion system devices cannot be guaranteed.

Mislabeling

Mislabeling

A decrease in the reactivity of HSV Type 1/2 lgM in the Serology ToRCH lgM Positive Control when tested on the DiaSorin Liaison XL.

Seal defects could compromise the ability of the product packaging to maintain sterility.

ROi CPS manufactured and distributed medical convenience kits with an irrigation solution component which was subsequently recalled by the component manufacturer.

Firm is recalling all kits containing recalled lots of Nurse Assist Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline. Nurse Assist identified product in distribution for which the required sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10^-6 cannot be guaranteed. Risks to patients if product is used include blood stream infections, urinary tract infections, or respiratory infections; in the worst-case scenario, there is risk of sepsis or death.

Firm is recalling all kits containing recalled lots of Nurse Assist Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline. Nurse Assist identified product in distribution for which the required sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10^-6 cannot be guaranteed. Risks to patients if product is used include blood stream infections, urinary tract infections, or respiratory infections; in the worst-case scenario, there is risk of sepsis or death.

Firm is recalling all kits containing recalled lots of Nurse Assist Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline. Nurse Assist identified product in distribution for which the required sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10^-6 cannot be guaranteed. Risks to patients if product is used include blood stream infections, urinary tract infections, or respiratory infections; in the worst-case scenario, there is risk of sepsis or death.

The bolus calculator is not recording the decimal point if it is the first value entered when changing a bolus dose. This may lead to an over-delivery of insulin to the user if the user does not recognize the error on the bolus calculator screen or the confirmation screen prior to starting the bolus.

Kit were manufactured and distributed with Edwards Life Sciences TruWave Disposable pressure transducers which were subsequently recalled by Edwards Life Sciences.

A sterilization nonconformance prematurely aged the product by 48.3 days, resulting in the expiration date on the label not being accurate. This nonconforming product was inadvertently distributed to customers. Increased risk to patients and healthcare providers using the product after the shortened expiration date of November 17, 2025.

Affected Liberty Select cyclers may display an incorrect time stamp on the treatment data report sent to the clinic.