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.
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Class IIThe following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography Systems that were manufactured with an SLD Look Ahead Optical Sensor Assembly: (a) Symbia Pro.specta Q3, Model 11364751; (b) Symbia Pro.specta X3, Model 11364752; (c) Symbia Pro.specta X7, Model 11364753.
During a whole-body planar scan with auto-contour, there is a possibility the short-linear drive (SLD) look-ahead sensors may trigger earlier than expected and may result in detector 1 positioning further from the patient than needed leading to a reduction in image resolution.
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceNeuMoDx Molecular IncClass IINeuMoDx Cartridge-used for extraction, purification, amplification and detection of nucleic acids on the NeuMoDx 288 and NeuMoDx 96 Molecular Systems (NeuMoDx System(s) Ref: 100100
Top label on some of the NeuMoDx cartridges within these lots may have been incorrectly applied during the manufacturing process, resulting in encroachment into the PCR region. The misplaced label may interfere with the module s optics performance, thereby increasing the risk for false positive results
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceZimmer, Inc.Class IIZimmer Periarticular Locking Plate (ZPLP) Distal Lateral Femoral Plate 6 holes 159 mm Length-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, including comminuted fractures, supracondylar fractures, intra-articular and extra-articular condylar fractures, fractures in osteopenic bone, nonunions, and malunions. Item Number: 00235710106
Thread form issue of the locking holes in that the locking screws would not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock.
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceWilson-Cook Medical Inc.Class IIFusion Lithotripsy Extraction Basket, Model Number FS-LXB-3X6 G48278; Fusion Lithotripsy Extraction Baskets are intended to be used for endoscopic removal of biliary stones and foreign bodies.
Non-conforming product may appear in the field as inability to advance or retract the basket, or the drive wire breaking or separating from handle (with or without mechanical lithotripsy).
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceWilson-Cook Medical Inc.Class IIFusion Lithotripsy Extraction Basket, Model Number FS-LXB-2X4 G48277; Fusion Lithotripsy Extraction Baskets are intended to be used for endoscopic removal of biliary stones and foreign bodies.
Non-conforming product may appear in the field as inability to advance or retract the basket, or the drive wire breaking or separating from handle (with or without mechanical lithotripsy).
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceMicrotek Medical Inc.Class IIEquipment and table drapes and Surgical Room Turnover (SRT) Kits: (1) Ecolab Absorbent Table Cover W/Transfer Sheet & Armboard Covers, Model #ABTSLSAN, 20/case, non-sterile; (2) Microtek/Ecolab/CleanOp Absorbent Table Cover w/Transfer Sheet, Model ABTSLSN, 25/case, non-sterile; Surgical Room Turnover (SRT) Kits: (3) Ecolab Genesys CleanOp Infection Control System, Model ALHS-02, 12/case, non-sterile; (4) Ecolab Genesys CleanOp Infection Control System, Model ALHS-SS-01, 12/case, non-s
Certain lots of the products have a Naphthalene odor.
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceMicrotek Medical Inc.Class IIEquipment and table drapes: (1) Ecolab Banded Bag with Rubberband and Tape, 91 cm x 51 cm (36 in x 20 in), Model 63620RT, pkgd. 25/case, sterile; (2) Ecolab Microtek Banded Bag with Elastic Opening, Circular, 102 cm (40 in), Model 60040S, pkgs. 25/case, sterile; (3) Ecolab Microtek Banded Bag with Elastic Opening, Circular, 127 cm (50 in), Model 60050S, pkgd. 25/case, sterile; (4) Ecolab Genesys Equipment Drape, Universal X-Ray Equipment Drape, 104 cm x 318 cm, Model 890017, pkgd. 6/case,
Certain lots of the products have a Naphthalene odor.
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceCreganna Medical DevicesClass IIGore Tips Set Device, Catalog Number TSET1016, percutaneous liver access
Three lots of product may be labeled with an incorrect expiration day
- 2023-08-09FDA-DeviceJohnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Class IIVERITAS Advanced Infusion Packs (VRT-AI) and VERITAS Advanced Fluidics Packs (VRT-AF)
Weld protrusion/physical gap between the housing and pack cover, may exceed design specification, due to a manufacturing issue, which could lead to priming cycle failure and/or suboptimal vacuum delivered to the phacoemulsification and irrigation/aspiration handpieces during surgery, which could result in surgical delay and/or longer surgical time, which could result in transient corneal edema.
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceQiagen GmbHClass IIQIAstat-Dx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel (V1 and V2, CE IVD, not US IVD, not sold in the US.) Qualitative test intended for analyzing nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) samples from patients suspected of respiratory infection REF: 691214
Identified a decreased performance reliability rate, Run abortions could cause delayed diagnosis since sample testing would have to be repeated
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceQiagen GmbHClass IIQIAstat-Dx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel -US IVD qualitative test intended for analyzing nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) samples from patients suspected of respiratory infection for the presence of viral or bacterial nucleic acids REF 691223
Identified a decreased performance reliability rate, Run abortions could cause delayed diagnosis since sample testing would have to be repeated
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceDavol, Inc.Class IIVentralight ST w EchoPS 4"x6" Ellipse- A low profile, bioresorbable, coated, permanent mesh, with a pre-attached removable positioning system, designed for the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Catalog Number: 5955460G (EU Only)
Balloon may not inflate as intended. If the balloon does not inflate during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair this may result in a delay or prolongation of the procedure, inadequate mesh placement, erosion/migration, pain and mesh infection
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceDavol, Inc.Class IIVentralight ST w Echo PS 4.5" Circle A low profile, bioresorbable, coated, permanent mesh, with a pre-attached removable positioning system, designed for the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Catalog Number: 5955450G (EU only)
Balloon may not inflate as intended. If the balloon does not inflate during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair this may result in a delay or prolongation of the procedure, inadequate mesh placement, erosion/migration, pain and mesh infection
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceDavol, Inc.Class IIVentralight ST 4.5" Circle with Echo PS- A low profile, bioresorbable, coated, permanent mesh, with a pre-attached removable positioning system, designed for the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Catalog Number: 5955450
Balloon may not inflate as intended. If the balloon does not inflate during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair this may result in a delay or prolongation of the procedure, inadequate mesh placement, erosion/migration, pain and mesh infection
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceDavol, Inc.Class IIVentralight ST 4" x 6" Ellipse with Echo PS Catalog Number: 5955460
Balloon may not inflate as intended. If the balloon does not inflate during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair this may result in a delay or prolongation of the procedure, inadequate mesh placement, erosion/migration, pain and mesh infection
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, IncClass IICios Select VA 21 with FD- A Mobile X-ray system intended for use in Operating room, Traumatology, Endoscopy, Intensive Care Station, Pediatrics, Ambulatory patient care and in Veterinary Medicine. Material #11515088
Incorrect glue was applied on the plexiglass sheet on the single tank cover assembly could potentially fall off and the ingress of liquid may occur, the risk of electric shock exists (e.g., ingress of a large amount of liquid following the plexiglass dropping off, at the same time the user or operator happens to touch the liquid on the cover which is connected to the internal live parts).
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceArgon Medical Devices, IncClass IIArgon Medical Devices, REF 352506070E, Option Elite Retrievable Vena Cava Filter, Suitable of Jugular or Femoral Delivery, STERILEO, RxOnly, CE 2797
There is the potential that the vena Cava Filter may not perform as intended which may result in pulmonary embolism.
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceMICROVENTION INC.Class IIFRED Flow Re-Direction Endoluminal Device, REF: FRED3507-PMA, FRED3511, FRED3511-PMA, FRED3516-CA, FRED3516-PMA, FRED3524, FRED3524-CA, FRED3524-PMA, FRED3536-CA, FRED3536-PMA, FRED4007-PMA, FRED4012-CA, FRED4012-PMA, FRED4017-PMA, FRED4026, FRED4026-PMA, FRED4038-PMA, FRED4508, FRED4508-PMA, FRED4513-PMA, FRED4518-PMA, FRED4528, FRED4528-PMA, FRED4539, FRED4539-CA, FRED4539-PMA, FRED5009, FRED5009-PMA, FRED5014-PMA, FRED5019-PMA, FRED5029, FRED5029-CA, FRED5029-PMA, FRED5514-CA, FRED5514-PMA, F
Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter device may be manufactured with an incorrect inner stent length and may not perform as intended.
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceBeckman Coulter, Inc.Class IIRinged DxI Reaction Vessels (RVs)
Beckman Coulter, Inc. is recalling Ringed DxI Reaction Vessels (RVs) as part of Unicel DxI Immunoassay System (600, 800 series). The reason for the recall is that the firm has identified 3 lots of RVs that failed an internally used service test to evaluate washing efficiency. Increased relative light units (RLU) suspected to be caused by the resulting rough interior surface may lead to artificially falsely elevated results for susceptible tests, in particular, sandwich assays including, but not limited to, hsTnI, Hybritech p2PSA, IPTH/IPTH IO.
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceTrexo Robotics Holdings Inc.Class IITrexo Device
Electrical issues that could potentially render the device non-functional, give off electromagnetic influence to surrounding equipment, and risk of burns when in use.
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceVirtual Radiologic Corp.Class IIvRad PACS with Mammography
The error resulted in intermittent failure of current (primary) radiology study images not displaying to the interpreting teleradiologist.
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIFlexiva Pulse ID 242 TracTip single Use Fiber-intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy 5-pack UPN: M006L8406961
Manufactured with the incorrect component may result in lower power output and degradation or dimming of the aiming beam, leading to reduced efficiency of fiber performance. Continued use may cause overheating of the fiber connector, which could result in a burn, if touched
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIFlexiva Pulse 242 ID Trac Single Use Fiber-intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy (Single-pack UPN): M006L8406960
Manufactured with the incorrect component may result in lower power output and degradation or dimming of the aiming beam, leading to reduced efficiency of fiber performance. Continued use may cause overheating of the fiber connector, which could result in a burn, if touched
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIFlexiva Pulse ID-intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy (Box of 5)UPN: M006L8406911
Manufactured with the incorrect component may result in lower power output and degradation or dimming of the aiming beam, leading to reduced efficiency of fiber performance. Continued use may cause overheating of the fiber connector, which could result in a burn, if touched
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIFlexiva Pulse ID-intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy Single-pack UPN: M006L8406910
Manufactured with the incorrect component may result in lower power output and degradation or dimming of the aiming beam, leading to reduced efficiency of fiber performance. Continued use may cause overheating of the fiber connector, which could result in a burn, if touched
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIFlexiva Pulse 242 TracTip Single-Use Laser Fibers -intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy. 5-pack UPN: M006L8405961
Manufactured with the incorrect component may result in lower power output and degradation or dimming of the aiming beam, leading to reduced efficiency of fiber performance. Continued use may cause overheating of the fiber connector, which could result in a burn, if touched
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIFlexiva Pulse 242 TracTip Single-Use Laser Fibers - intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy Single-pack UPN : M006L8405960
Manufactured with the incorrect component may result in lower power output and degradation or dimming of the aiming beam, leading to reduced efficiency of fiber performance. Continued use may cause overheating of the fiber connector, which could result in a burn, if touched
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIFlexiva Pulse 242 Single-Use Laser Fibers-intended to be used as a device that transmits Ho:YAG laser energy from cleared laser consoles to urological anatomy. Single-pack UPN : M006L8405910
Manufactured with the incorrect component may result in lower power output and degradation or dimming of the aiming beam, leading to reduced efficiency of fiber performance. Continued use may cause overheating of the fiber connector, which could result in a burn, if touched
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldClass IIDYND3000xxP Series - Flexible Laryngeal Mask Airway Packs
The case and each (i.e. packet) labels for the DYND3000xxP series do not include an expiration date, however, the lubricating jelly (MDS032280) included in the DYNDP3000xxP series is labeled with an expiration date.
- 2023-08-02FDA-DeviceMedtronic NeuromodulationClass IIA901 Communication Manager Application, used in conjunction with the A710 Clinician Programmer application..
When an update to the A710 Clinician Programmer software application for the Intellis Neurostimulation System was released, the corresponding version of the A901 Communication Manager software application was not available for download.
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