Medical device recalls
38750 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for medical devices — surgical equipment, monitors, diagnostic tools, implants, home health devices. Sourced from the FDA.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceAbbott Molecular, Inc.Class IIAlinity m HBV AMP Kit (US and CE)
There is a potential for misquantitation high results for negative samples.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceAbbott Molecular, Inc.Class IIAlinity m HBV Application Specification File (US and CE)
There is a potential for misquantitation high results of negative samples.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DevicePhilips North America LLCClass IIPhilips, REF M5072A, INFANT/CHILD - SMART PADS CARTRIDGE (0-8 YEARS). Smart PADS CARTRIDGE , (0-8 YEARS) <55 lbs/25 kg, CE 0123, NON-STERILE, Rx only FOR USE WITH HEARSTART DEFIBRILLATORS
There is a potential for AED pads to experience gel separation from the foam/tin backing when peeled from the plastic liner. The gel may fold onto itself resulting in reduced surface area or gel on the pad, or it may separate almost completely leaving only a small amount of gel on the pad.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DevicePhilips North America LLCClass IIPhilips, REF M5071A, Adult. Smart PADS CARTRIDGE, 8+ years FOR USE WITH HEARSTART HS1 DEFIBRILLATORS
There is a potential for AED pads to experience gel separation from the foam/tin backing when peeled from the plastic liner. The gel may fold onto itself resulting in reduced surface area or gel on the pad, or it may separate almost completely leaving only a small amount of gel on the pad.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceDeRoyal Industries IncClass IIDeRoyal DEXMED ACCESS CENTER TRAY, containing Prevantics antiseptic (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) swab, for preparation of the patient skin prior to surgery or injection.
A kit component, the PDI Prevantics Swab was recalled due to uncertain validation of test methods used to manufacture the products.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceDeRoyal Industries IncClass IIDeRoyal Ultra/Mammo Tray, containing Prevantics antiseptic (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) swab, for preparation of the patient skin prior to surgery or injection.
A kit component, the PDI Prevantics Swab was recalled due to uncertain validation of test methods used to manufacture the products.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceDeRoyal Industries IncClass IIDeRoyal ST Neonatal Dressing Change Kit, containing Prevantics antiseptic (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) swab, for preparation of the patient skin prior to surgery or injection.
A kit component, the PDI Prevantics Swab was recalled due to uncertain validation of test methods used to manufacture the products.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceHologic, IncClass IIPanther Fusion GBS Assay Cartridges 96 Tests, Catalog Number: PRD-04484. in vitro diagnostic test for group b streptococcus.
Samples, run on a GBS Assay, that have analyte concentrations that are at or near the limit of detection may produce false negative results.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceCook Medical IncorporatedClass IIICook Celect PlatinumVena Cava Filter Set Catalog Number/GPN: IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-CELECT-PT G34502; IGTCFS-65-1-JUG-CELECT-PT G34309; IGTCFS-65-1-UNI-CELECT-PT G34505;
IFU update includes an update to the Device description, Intended Use/Indications for Use, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Potential adverse events
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceCook Medical IncorporatedClass IIIGunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral Vein Approach Catalog Number/GPN: IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-TULIP G52917; IGTCFS-65-1-JUG-TULIP G52916; IGTCFS-65-1-UNI-TULIP G52918
IFU update includes an update to the Device description, Intended Use/Indications for Use, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Potential adverse events
- 2022-04-13FDA-DevicePhilips North America LlcClass IIPhilips Allura (Model Numbers 722010, 722012, 722026, 722027, 722028, 722029, 722035) and Philips Azurion (Model Numbers 722063, 722064, 722067, 722068, 722078, 722079, 722221, 722222, 722223, 722224, 722225, 722226, 722227, 722228) running StentBoost Live (Model Number 459801781661) Software Version Number: R2.0
Due to a software defect, the Philips StentBoost Live R2.0 might not process X-ray images of the current run and instead show an image processed in a previous run. The image shown could be from the same patient or from a different patient.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IIBabylog VN500 Ventilator with Software 2.51.01 and Lower- intended for the ventilation neonatal patients from 0.4 kg (0.88 lbs) up to 10 kg (22 lbs) and pediatric patients from 5 kg (11 lbs) up to 20 kg (44 lbs) bodyweight Catalog Number: 8417400
Cybersecurity Improvement Action-not equipped against potential cyber security threats
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IIEvita V500 Ventilator with Software 2.51.01 and Lower - intended for the ventilation of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients Catalog Number: 8416400
Cybersecurity Improvement Action-not equipped against potential cyber security threats
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceShimadzu Medical SystemsClass IIMODEL: X-RAY TV SYSSTEM SONIALVISION safire17
It was found that the irradiated x-ray may exceed the xray radiation dose rate specified in CFR 1020.32 in some specific case of fluoroscopic mode due to inadequate adjusting criteria in installation.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceShimadzu Medical SystemsClass IIMODEL: X-RAY TV SYSTEM SONIALVISION G4
It was found that the irradiated x-ray may exceed the xray radiation dose rate specified in CFR 1020.32 in some specific case of fluoroscopic mode due to inadequate adjusting criteria in installation.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceShimadzu Medical SystemsClass IIMODEL: X-RAY R/F SYSTEM FLUOROspeed X1
It was found that the irradiated x-ray may exceed the xray radiation dose rate specified in CFR 1020.32 in some specific case of fluoroscopic mode due to inadequate adjusting criteria in installation.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceStradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis HealthcareClass IICoryell Memorial Hosp Total, Joint Pack - Surgical Kit
The outer bag may be perforated or torn, which may result in a breach in the sterility of the kit.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceStradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis HealthcareClass IIAnterior Hip Pack - Surgical Kit
The outer bag may be perforated or torn, which may result in a breach in the sterility of the kit.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceStradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis HealthcareClass IITotal Knee Pack - Surgical Kit
The outer bag may be perforated or torn, which may result in a breach in the sterility of the kit.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceStradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis HealthcareClass IILum Lam Custom Pack - Anesthesia Kit
The outer bag may be perforated or torn, which may result in a breach in the sterility of the kit.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceStradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis HealthcareClass IISurgicare Neuro Pack - Neurological Kit
The outer bag may be perforated or torn, which may result in a breach in the sterility of the kit.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceRemote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd.Class IITempus LS, Type DGE1, CAT 00-3010, REF 3.940590, Software version 1.3.5, UDI: (01)07613365001693
Distribution of Defibrillators that are not approved or cleared for distribution US Market.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass II1.5T and 3.0T SIGNA HDx, 1.5T and 3.0T SIGNA HDxt, and 1.5T SIGNA HDxt Mobile. Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
There is potential for the images to be flipped left to right.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IISIGNA Excite 3T. Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
There is potential for the images to be flipped left to right.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass II1.5T SIGNA Excite HD, 3.0T SIGNA Excite HD. Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
There is potential for the images to be flipped left to right.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IISigna 1.5T TwinSpeed Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
There is potential for the images to be flipped left to right.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceSA3, LLCClass IISilatrix Oral Gel Polymerized Sucralfate Gel 10% (1 gm/10 gm
Due to failure of microbial testing for total aerobic microbial count (TAMC).
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IIRevolution CT, Revolution CT ES
The accumulated dose is incorrectly displayed in certain situations. There are two situations that will result in the SmartStep displayed dose being inaccurately high.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IIRevolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition
The accumulated dose is incorrectly displayed in certain situations. There are two situations that will result in the SmartStep displayed dose being inaccurately high.
- 2022-04-13FDA-DevicePhilips HealthcareClass IIPhilips StentBoost Live R2.0 application, when used with the Philips Azurion with software release R2.x
Due to an incorrect configuration setting in the EPX database of StentBoost Live, acquisition does not stop automatically as it should. When the user selects the StentBoost Live protocol on the Philips Azurion system, the following on-screen message is displayed to the user in the Philips StentBoost Live application: "Press the cine pedal until the acquisition stops". However, due to the incorrect configuration of the EPX database, the acquisition does not stop after 40 images, but instead it continues as long as the pedal is pressed.
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