Medical device recalls
38685 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for medical devices — surgical equipment, monitors, diagnostic tools, implants, home health devices. Sourced from the FDA.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceW L Gore & Associates, Inc.Class IIGORE CARDIOFORM ASD Occluder. cardiovascular implant.
Due to manufacturing records (Release Test Results) indicating "Failed".
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceLumiraDxClass IIILumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Antigen (Ag) Liquid Quality Control Kit Catalog #: L016080109002 (EUA) The LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Quality Controls are intended for liquid quality control testing performed on the LumiraDx Instrument when used with the LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Ag Test Strip. The Quality Controls provide users with assurance that the device is performing within specification
Assigned vial lot numbers for the incorrect type of product. SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A/B lot numbers were incorrectly assigned to the positive and negative vial lot numbers for SARS-CoV-2 Ag LQCs within batch 2002204017, which should have been assigned SARS-CoV-2 Ag lot numbers resulting in an error message and preventing use of the LQC
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceLuminex CorporationClass IIARIES SARS-CoV-2 Assay, REF: 50-10047
A part defect with the wash 1 syringe of an SARS-CoV-2 assay could lead to incomplete extraction thereby producing an invalid or false negative assay result.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceIntuitive Surgical, Inc.Class IIda Vinci X (IS4200) and Xi (IS4000) systems, which consists of finished devices Surgeon Console (SSC), Patient Cart (PSCART), Vision System (VSS)
Inadvertent energy delivery from surgical system instrument if 1) Force bipolar and bipolar instruments installed on system 2) Force bipolar connected to Force Triad generator, bipolar not connected to generator 3) Yellow pedal associated with force bipolar is pressed, released with head in surgeon console 4) Blue pedal associated with bipolar is pressed, resulting in force bipolar energy delivery
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceAngiodynamics, Inc.Class IIVortex MP Port Titanium Low Profile Implanted Port with 5F attached Silicone Catheter and Tray. Indicated for central venous placement (either peripheral or chest placement) when patient therapy requires repeated venous access for injection or infusion therapy and/or venous blood sampling UPN: H787MPP5SAT0 Catalog Number: MP-P5SAT
Printed Instructions for Use (IFU) not shipped with device. The Instructions for Use contain the Warnings, Precautions, Contraindications, and Procedures for the Preparation, Implantation, and Post Operative Care of the implantable port, failure to follow the Instructions for Use may result in patient injury.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceDatascope CorporationClass IILINEAR 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB with Accessories (APA), Model No. 0684-00-0480-02. intra-aortic balloon catheter.
The balloon volume is incorrectly described as 34cc instead of 40cc on one of the three internal labels enclosed for hospital use. A labelling error may result in user confusion and/or delay in initiating therapy. Therapy delays may impact those patients who are more hemodynamically unstable.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceConvaTec, IncClass IIConvaTec Active Life, One-Piece Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/2 in., 19-64mm, REF 400599. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure.
impaired functionality of the release liner
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceConvaTec, IncClass IIConvaTec Active Life, One-Piece Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/2 in., 19-64mm, REF 400598. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure.
impaired functionality of the release liner
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceConvaTec, IncClass IIConvaTec Esteem+ Durahesive Plus, Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/4 in., 19-64mm, REF 416975. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure.
impaired functionality of the release liner
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceConvaTec, IncClass IIConvaTec Esteem+ Durahesive Plus, Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/2 in., 19-64mm, REF 416976. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileostomy procedure.
impaired functionality of the release liner
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceEncore Medical, LPClass IIEMPOWER 3D Knee Tibial Insert, REF: 341-14-708. Orthopedic implant component.
Hip liner implant boxes may contain knee inserts and knee insert boxes may contain hip liner implants, which may lead to implants not being available for surgeries, which may cause delays in surgery.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceEncore Medical, LPClass IIEMPOWR Acetabular System, Liner, 10 deg Hooded, HXe+ 40H, REF: 942-01-40H. Orthopedic implant component.
Hip liner implant boxes may contain knee inserts and knee insert boxes may contain hip liner implants, which may lead to implants not being available for surgeries, which may cause delays in surgery.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldClass IIMEDLINE PRE-OP CHG BATHING KIT Reorder #: P164756
Adult Blood Culture Collect kit and Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit contain an incorrect expiration date on a component with the kit. CHG Solution with the Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit and Bactec bottle plastic both have an expiration date that does not match the date listed on the kit.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldClass IIMEDLINE 24 BLOOD CLUTURE KIT, Reorder #: DYNDH1632
Adult Blood Culture Collect kit and Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit contain an incorrect expiration date on a component with the kit. CHG Solution with the Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit and Bactec bottle plastic both have an expiration date that does not match the date listed on the kit.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldClass IIMEDLINE BLOOD CLUTURE KIT, Reorder #: DYNDH1592
Adult Blood Culture Collect kit and Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit contain an incorrect expiration date on a component with the kit. CHG Solution with the Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit and Bactec bottle plastic both have an expiration date that does not match the date listed on the kit.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldClass IIMEDLINE PHERIPHERAL BLOOD CULTURE DRAW, Reorder #: DYNDH1561
Adult Blood Culture Collect kit and Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit contain an incorrect expiration date on a component with the kit. CHG Solution with the Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit and Bactec bottle plastic both have an expiration date that does not match the date listed on the kit.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldClass IIMEDLINE ADLT BLOOD CLUTURE COLLECT KIT, Reorder #: DYNDH1245
Adult Blood Culture Collect kit and Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit contain an incorrect expiration date on a component with the kit. CHG Solution with the Pre-Op Changing Bathing Kit and Bactec bottle plastic both have an expiration date that does not match the date listed on the kit.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, IncClass IIARTIS pheno, Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system, Model No. 10849000
Siemens has become aware of three potential software issues with ARTIS pheno systems with software version VE10B. This may lead to a hazardous situation for patients if treatment cannot be continued on the system and treatment needs to be continued on an alternate system.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DeviceZOLL Circulation, Inc.Class IIAutoPulse Li-ion Battery used on the AutoPulse Resuscitation System Model 100. used as an adjunct to manual CPR
Due to increase in Li-Ion Battery failures
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceAbbott VascularClass IIProduct/Part: MitraClip G4 CDS NT REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-NT, MitraClip G4 CDS NTW REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-NTW, MitraClip G4 CDS XT REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-XT, MitraClip G4 CDS XTW REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-XTW, TriClip NT Clip Delivery Sys CLIN/TCDS0203-NT, TriClip XT Clip Delivery Sys CLIN/TCDS0203-XT, TriClip G4 NT Delivery System CLIN/TCDS0303-NT, TriClip G4 NTW Delivery System CLIN/TCDS0303-NTW, TriClip G4 XT Delivery System CLIN/TCDS0303-XT, TriClip G4 XTW Delivery Syste
An increase in clip locking malfunctions, Establish Final Arm Angle and Clip Opening While Locked, have been observed. Contributing causes may be clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. Unsuccessful clip procedure can lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceAbbott VascularClass IIProduct/Part: MitraClip NTR Clip Delivery System US/CDS0601-NTR, MitraClip NTR Clip Delivery System CE/CDS0602-NTR, MitraClip XTR Clip Delivery System CE/CDS0602-XTR, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System NT CE/CDS0702-NT, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System NTW CE/CDS0702-NTW, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System XT CE/CDS0702-XT, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System XTW CE/CDS0702-XTW, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery Sys NT ROW/CDS0705-NT, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery Sys NTW ROW/CDS0705-NTW, MitraClip
An increase in clip locking malfunctions, Establish Final Arm Angle and Clip Opening While Locked, have been observed. Contributing causes may be clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. Unsuccessful clip procedure can lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceAbbott VascularClass IIProduct/Part: MitraClip XTR Clip Delivery System US/CDS0601-XTR, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System NT US/CDS0701-NT, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System NTW US/CDS0701-NTW, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System XT US/CDS0701-XT, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System XTW US/CDS0701-XTW. For cardiac procedures.
An increase in clip locking malfunctions, Establish Final Arm Angle and Clip Opening While Locked, have been observed. Contributing causes may be clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. Unsuccessful clip procedure can lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceMedicina Uk LtdClass IIMedicina Reusable Oral syringe 2.5ml Code: OTH25
Plunger component has been manufactured with an unapproved material (Polyethylene not Polypropylene) and does not meet raw material specification
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceMedicina Uk LtdClass IIMedicina Reusable Oral syringe 5ml Code: OTH05
Plunger component has been manufactured with an unapproved material (Polyethylene not Polypropylene) and does not meet raw material specification
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceMedicina Uk LtdClass IIMedicina Reusable Oral syringe 1ml Code: OTH01
Plunger component has been manufactured with an unapproved material (Polyethylene not Polypropylene) and does not meet raw material specification
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceMedicina Uk LtdClass IIMedicina Oral Tip Syringe 2.5ml Code: OT25
Plunger component has been manufactured with an unapproved material (Polyethylene not Polypropylene) and does not meet raw material specification
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceMedicina Uk LtdClass IIMedicina Oral Tip Syringe 1ml Code: OT01
Plunger component has been manufactured with an unapproved material (Polyethylene not Polypropylene) and does not meet raw material specification
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceMedicina Uk LtdClass IIMedicina Oral Tip Syringe 0.5ml Code: OT005
Plunger component has been manufactured with an unapproved material (Polyethylene not Polypropylene) and does not meet raw material specification
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceMedicina Uk LtdClass IIMedicina ENFit 5ml Reusable Enteral Syringe Code: LHE05
Plunger component has been manufactured with an unapproved material (Polyethylene not Polypropylene) and does not meet raw material specification
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceMedicina Uk LtdClass IIMedicina ENFit 1ml Reusable Low Dose Enteral Syringe Code: LHE01LD
Plunger component has been manufactured with an unapproved material (Polyethylene not Polypropylene) and does not meet raw material specification
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