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.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldClass IICENTURION SnagFree Chest Tube insertion Tray, Reorder CHT545
One lot of chest tube insertion trays, containing a silk suture component that is restricted to 1 cycle of sterilization, was processed though 2 cycles.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.Class IIAtellica CH Lithium (Li), Siemens Material Number 11097535. in vitro diagnostic assay
Potential for falsely elevated LITH_2 and Li results on the Atellica CH 930 Analyzer. In the worst case, there is a potential for erroneously elevated lithium patient results, which may lead to inappropriate dosage adjustment, potentially affecting treatment efficacy.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.Class IIAtellica CH Lithium_2 (LITH_2), Siemens Material Number 11532401. in vitro diagnostic assay
Potential for falsely elevated LITH_2 and Li results on the Atellica CH 930 Analyzer. In the worst case, there is a potential for erroneously elevated lithium patient results, which may lead to inappropriate dosage adjustment, potentially affecting treatment efficacy.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceBALT USA, LLCClass IIOptima Coil System Model Number OPTI0208CSS10, Model Number OPTI0308CSS10. Used in endovascular procedures.
Product pouch label does not match up with carton label
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.Class IIARROW Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Advance Two-Lumen Midline Kit, 5.5 Fr, 15 cm, .018 Inch dia., REF ASK-41552-JHVA1. For peripheral access to the venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, and pressure injection of contrast media.
Mislabeling: the corrugate label, lidstock, banner card, and peel sticker accompanying the affected product incorrectly displays a double lumen 5.5 French catheter (and related priming volumes and kit contents for product code ASK-41552-JHVA1), instead of the packaged single-lumen 4.5 French catheter (and related priming volumes and kit contents for product code ASK-41541-JHVA1).
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIDePuy Synthes Hammertoe Continuous Compression Implants, Product No. 46.239.001
The subject products are being recalled because they contain the incorrect size drill guide and will not prepare the bone correctly for the size of the implant included in the sterile kit. If the incorrect drill guide is used, there is potential for bone damage due to incorrectly placed drill holes for the implant included in the kit.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IISPEED 9X10X10mm Continuous Compression Implant, Product No. SE-0910
The subject products are being recalled because they contain the incorrect size drill guide and will not prepare the bone correctly for the size of the implant included in the sterile kit. If the incorrect drill guide is used, there is potential for bone damage due to incorrectly placed drill holes for the implant included in the kit.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IISPEED 15X12X12mm Continuous Compression Implant, Product No. SE-1512
The subject products are being recalled because they contain the incorrect size drill guide and will not prepare the bone correctly for the size of the implant included in the sterile kit. If the incorrect drill guide is used, there is potential for bone damage due to incorrectly placed drill holes for the implant included in the kit.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IISPEEDSHIFT20x20x20 Offset 10mm Implant Drill Kit, Product No. SE-2020-10. Used with DePuy Synthes SPEEDSHIFT Continuous Compression Staple Implants for bone fixation and management of fracture and reconstructive surgery.
The subject products are being recalled because they contain the incorrect size drill guide and will not prepare the bone correctly for the size of the implant included in the sterile kit. If the incorrect drill guide is used, there is potential for bone damage due to incorrectly placed drill holes for the implant included in the kit.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceRoche Molecular Systems, Inc.Class IIcobas 5800 instrument, Material No. 08707464001. Used for automated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in laboratory settings.
Reported false positive and invalid results on the affected devices due to anomalous baselines. This may lead to erroneous or delayed diagnoses.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceIntersurgical IncClass IIIntersurgical Solus Standard, laryngeal mask airway, size 3, small adult, 30-50kg Model Number: 8003000
Printing error on the device, size 3 Solus Standard laryngeal mask airway has been incorrectly marked with size 4 information (includes the number 4 as a size identifier, patient weight and maximum inflation volume on the airway tube and the marking #4 on the inflation line pilot balloon) may pose health risk to the patient
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD Vacutainer Tube Sodium Fluoride: 100 mg, Potassium Oxalate: 20 mg, Catalog Number 367001. For collecting, transporting, separating, and processing blood for blood alcohol determination.
The affected product contains isobutylene which has recently demonstrated potential interference in determination of methanol by gas chromatography methods. The interference may lead to false positive results in methanol testing.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceSIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INCClass IIN Antiserum to Human IgG, 5mL Variant for BN II System and BN ProSpec System- IVD Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10446299
N Antiserum to Human IgG are not meeting the current High-Dose Hook Effect expectation of up to 648 mg/L for IgGU (urine) and up to 2290 mg/L for IgGC (CSF).
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceSIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INCClass IIN Antiserum to Human IgG, 2mL Variant for BN II System and BN ProSpec System-IVD Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10446297
N Antiserum to Human IgG are not meeting the current High-Dose Hook Effect expectation of up to 648 mg/L for IgGU (urine) and up to 2290 mg/L for IgGC (CSF).
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceB. Braun Medical, Inc.Class IICARESITE SMALLBORE EXT SET T-PORT 5 IN., Product Code 470114, 100 units per carton. The A6 Access Device is a valve intended for the aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids and blood.
The extension set has a high probability of potential failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. Depending on the nature of the leak and type of infusion, there is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur including air embolization or hypovolemia.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceB. Braun Medical, Inc.Class IIExtension Set, EXT SET W/CARESITE, 6IN., Product Code 470169, 50 units per carton. A6 Access Device is a valve intended for the aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids and blood upon insertion of a male luer connector.
The extension set has a high probability of failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. Depending on the nature of the leak and type of infusion, there is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur including air embolization or hypovolemia.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceB. Braun Medical, Inc.Class IIULTRASITE US04TL Smallbore T-Port Extension Set, Product Code 474515, 100 units per carton. to provide needle-free access on I.V. and Extension Sets
The extension set has a high probability of failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. Depending on the nature of the leak and type of infusion, there is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur including air embolization or hypovolemia.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.Class IIDimension Vista High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDLC) Flex reagent cartridge, IVD Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10464340 Catalog Number: K3048A
Dimension Vista¿ High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDLC) Potential for Erroneous Result. If an HDLC QC or patient result is obtained without an Abnormal Reaction [E145]: flag, a falsely depressed or elevated result ranging from -90% to 133% may be observed.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceTELEFLEX LLCClass IFilter + Catheter Mount, REF 191667-000100, OUS only. Catheter mount for circuit-patient connection (Endotracheal tube and mask)
Incidents of device splitting or detaching during use
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceTELEFLEX LLCClass IIso-Gard Filter S with Expandi-Flex/Elbow: a) REF 19012, OUS only, b) REF 19012T with Tethered Cap, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use
Incidents of device splitting or detaching during use
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceTELEFLEX LLCClass IIso-Gard Filter S, with Expandi-Flex, Tethered Cap, REF: a) 19261T, OUS only; b) 19262T, OUS only; c) 19272T, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use,
Incidents of device splitting or detaching during use
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceTELEFLEX LLCClass IIso-Gard Filter S, Tethered Cap, REF: a) 19211T, OUS only; b) 19212T, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use
Incidents of device splitting or detaching during use
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceTELEFLEX LLCClass IIso-Gard Filter S, with Expandi-Flex, REF: a) 19261, OUS only; b) 19272, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use
Incidents of device splitting or detaching during use
- 2022-10-26FDA-DeviceTELEFLEX LLCClass IIso-Gard Filter S, REF : a) 19211, OUS only; b) 19212; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use. Bacterial/viral filters for use in breathing system for the protection of patient and equipment.
Incidents of device splitting or detaching during use
- 2022-10-19FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldClass IIVENCLOSE, VENCLOSE PROCEDURE PACK, 7VM, REF VC-PPH-67A. Cardiovascular procedure convenience kit.
Impacted Venclose Procedure Packs contain a 12cm introducer/sheath component, either component #128626 - SET INTRO 7FX12CM FITS 0.018 or component #137339 - SET INTRO 6.5FX12CM FITS 0.018, instead of a 7cm introducer/sheath, component #137340 - SET INTRO 6.5FX7CM FITS 0.018
- 2022-10-19FDA-DeviceShanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.Class IIPositron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography System, Model: uMI 550
The wireless VSM module of a mobile PET/CT system, operating in an environment with strong Wi-Fi signals, may experience ECG signal and respiratory signal loss due to Wi-Fi interference. ECG and respiratory signal loss during acquisition can result in the failure of ECG and respiratory-gated reconstruction of the PET scan, which may require rescanning of the patient.
- 2022-10-19FDA-DeviceJohnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Class IIVeritas Advanced Infusion Packs. Used in ophthalmic procedures.
As a result of returned product complaints for Veritas Phaco packs related to broken or cracked irrigation luer due to a manufacturing issue.
- 2022-10-19FDA-DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationClass IIPrismaflex HF20 Set (product code 109841). For use in providing continuous fluid management and renal replacement therapies.
Within the current Prismaflex set IFU (instructions for use), there is a mistranslation of the Extonian (Eesti) text. The mistranslation indicates contradictory information related to the patient body weight restrictions.
- 2022-10-19FDA-DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationClass IIPrismaflex ST Set: ST60 (product code 107643), ST100 (product code 107636), ST150 (product code 107640). For use in providing continuous fluid management and renal replacement therapies.
Within the current Prismaflex set IFU (instructions for use), there is a mistranslation of the Extonian (Eesti) text. The mistranslation indicates contradictory information related to the patient body weight restrictions.
- 2022-10-19FDA-DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationClass IIPrismaflex HF Set: HF1000 (product code 107140), HF1400 (product code 107142). For use in providing continuous fluid management and renal replacement therapies.
Within the current Prismaflex set IFU (instructions for use), there is a mistranslation of the Extonian (Eesti) text. The mistranslation indicates contradictory information related to the patient body weight restrictions.
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