Medical device recalls
39137 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for medical devices — surgical equipment, monitors, diagnostic tools, implants, home health devices. Sourced from the FDA.
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK ITREVIA 7, VR-T DX DF-1, REF 393037, UDI: 04035479129521 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK IPERIA 7,VR-T, DX, DF-1, ProMRI, REF 393032, UDI: 04035479129477 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK Iforia 7,DR-T, DF-1,REF 390064, UDI: 04035479126926 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK Iforia 7, vr-T, DX, DF-1,REF 390090, UDI: 04035479127176 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK Iperia 7, DR-T, DF-1, ProMRI REF 392409, UDI: 04035479128777 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK Ilestro 7 VR-T DX, DF-1, REF 383594, UDI: 04035479125509 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK Ilestro 7 VR-T, DF-4, REF 383580, UDI: 04035479125363 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK Ilestro 7 VR-T, DF-1, REF 383578, UDI: 04035479125349 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK Ilestro 7 DR-T, DF-4, REF383564, UDI: 04035479125202 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBIOTRONIK IncClass IIBIOTRONIK Ilestro 7 DR-T, DF-1, REF383562, UDI: 04035479125189 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automatic treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, IncClass IIEndoskeleton TC Interbody System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface Technology, 6 Degree, Large, 8 mm, Product Number 5146-1608-N - Product Usage: indicated to be used with supplemental fixation cleared by the FDA for use in the cervical spine and autograft bone, allograft bone comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone, demineralized allograft with bone marrow aspirate, or a combination thereof.
The shelf box identifies a small device actually contains a large device, and the shelf box identifying a large device actually contains a small device.
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, IncClass IIEndoskeleton TC Interbody System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface Technology, 6 Degree, Small, 8 mm, Product Number 5146-1208-N - Product Usage: indicated to be used with supplemental fixation cleared by the FDA for use in the cervical spine and autograft bone, allograft bone comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone, demineralized allograft with bone marrow aspirate, or a combination thereof.
The shelf box identifies a small device actually contains a large device, and the shelf box identifying a large device actually contains a small device.
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceHeartware, Inc.Class IIInstructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these devices: Heartware HVAD pump implant kits Models 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1104JP, 1205, and MCS1705PU. Heartware HVAD controller kits Models 1403US, 1407AU, 1407CA, 1407CH, 1407DE, 1407GB, 1407IL, 1407IN, 1407IT, 1407JP, 1407KR, 1420, and 1420JP. Heartware HVAD controller AC adapter Models 1430AR, 1430AU, 1430CA, 1430CH, 1430DE, 1430GB, 1430IL, 1430IN, 1430IT, 1430JP, and 1430US. Heartware
IFU and Patient Manual updated to describe HVAD Controller Connection Verification. The labeling is being corrected to reflect the actual verified behavior of a successful connector to the controller, which is a "beep" and not "audible click", to clarify under what alarm conditions a beep will not be heard, and identify alternate confirmation methods (visual indicator) for successful connection. NOTE: this update is included in the February 2021 Urgent Medical Device Notice also covered in recalls 87456 and 87603
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceStryker SpineClass IITritanium X TL Instruments - intervertebral fusion device with bone graft, lumbar. Catalogs:TL Inserter (580220100), TL Draw Rod (580220101), Tube Set/Syringe Adapter Assembly (680220100), Syringe Plunger (680220102).
Stryker identified non-conforming instruments that are components of the Tritanium X TL sets. The firm found non-conformances with the TL Inserter, TL Draw Rod, Tube Set/Syringe Adapter Assembly, and Syringe Plunger that could lead to device failure during a procedure.
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceStryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KGClass IIDirectInject consists of a sterile dual paste system which is calcium phosphate based. Upon injection through the Mixer-Cannula, the two pastes form a cement paste which is moldable. The injected cement paste will harden under normal body conditions to form hydroxyapatite.
Inability for the user to inject the paste from the syringe into the target location.
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.Class IIBCS XP System: Multipurpose system for in vitro coagulation studies. Product code: 10459330, 10461894, 10470625 - Product Usage: The Behring Coagulation System is an instrument intended to perform quantitative assays of a specific parameters in plasma.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbH has confirmed that the BCS XP System may be affected by a potential Emicizumab carryover on patient samples.
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, IncClass IISensis/ Sensis Vibe Hemo systems with VD12A software as follows: Dedicated SIS Server- 6648153 Sensis Post-Processing Workstation- 6648161 Sensis- 10764561 VM Virtual Server- 10765502 Sensis High-End Servers- 10910620 Sensis Vibe Hemo- 11007641 Sensis Vibe Combo- 11007642 Sensis Vibe is a recording and procedure data management system for interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, surgical procedures performed in a hybrid OR and electrophysiology
Due to the configuration of certain Windows Service Permissions within the operating systems of the Sensis/ Sensis Vibe computer, there is a risk for exposure of sensitive information, manipulation of data, or Denial of Service attacks and could result in incorrect diagnostic or therapeutic decisions
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIThe AMS 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis is a closed fluid-filled system containing saline. The system is made out of silicone and consists of 4 main components: a pump, two cylinders, a fluid reservoir and kink-resistant tubing that is used to connect the pump to the cylinders and fluid reservoir. By pumping the fluid within the system from the reservoir via the pump and into the cylinders, the product creates an erection in men who have chronic, organic, erectile dysfunction. Part Number
An AMS 700 100 mL Spherical Reservoir with InhibiZone was incorrectly labeled as a 100 mL Conceal Reservoir with InhibiZone.
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceAZURE BIOTECH INCClass IIAssure COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Device that include: 1) Pouch Label - FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test *** Rapid Reliable Simple *** COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Device (Whole blood/Serum/Plasma) *** For Emergency Use Authorization Only, Box Label - FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test *** COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Device (Whole blood/Serum/Plasma) *** For Emergency Use Authorization Only *** For in vitro diagnostic use only, and 2) Pouch Label - ECOTEST RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST *** /Rapid / Reli
Due to Products being incorrect labeling "for diagnostic use" and labelled with an unsupported 24 month expiration dating.
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceC.R. Bard, Inc.Class IIBard Clean-Cath Intermittent Catheter, 12 French female length (catheter, urological) - Product Usage: for urological use only.
The device catheter tip was cut off (no tip) and the product packaging was not fully sealed.
- 2021-04-28FDA-DeviceHeartware, Inc.Class IInstructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these system components: HVAD Sterile Implant Kit, Model Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1104JP, 1205, MCS1705PU HVAD Controller Kit, Model Numbers: 1403US, 1407AU, 1407CA, 1407CH, 1407DE, 1407GB, 1407IL, 1407IN, 1407IT, 1407JP, 1407KR, 1420, 1420JP HVAD AC Adapter Controller, Model Numbers: 1430AR, 1430AU, 1430CA, 1430CH, 1430DE, 1430GB, 1430IL, 1430IN, 1430IT, 1430JP, 1430US HVAD DC Adapter Controller: M
Medtronic HeartWare HVAD System Instructions for Use (IFU) and Patient Manual (PM) updates regarding: Carrying Cases, Driveline Cover Orientation, and Controller Power Up Sequence issues. The PM is being updated to clarify use of the support strap and wear instructions in addition to cleaning instructions of the carrying cases. The IFU and PM are being updated to add a useful life for the carrying cases. The PM is being updated to inform users to keep the driveline cover on when disconnecting and reconnecting the driveline. The IFU and PM are being updated to clarify the power-up sequence that causes the alarm indicator LEDs and both sets of battery LEDs to turn red for 2.5 seconds while the LCD displays the power-on message. NOTE: this update is included in the February 2021 Urgent Medical Device Notice also covered in recalls 87603 and 87604
- 2021-04-28FDA-DevicePacific Medical Group Inc.Class IAftermarket Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100 Front Bezel, installed by Pacific Medical Group (DBA Avante Health Solutions)
Aftermarket front bezel components were installed during service/repair, not by the original manufacturer, within infusion pump modules. Over time, the posts on the front bezel component may crack or separate. Separation of one or more bezel posts could lead to free flow, over infusion, under infusion, or interruption of infusion.
- 2021-04-21FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIMAMBA Microcatheter. Packaged with protective sleeve over catheter, sealed in a Tyvek pouch, and is then labeled and placed in carton with IFU. A closure strip, top and side labels are applied to the carton.
The firm initiated a removal of certain batches of MAMBA 135 and MAMBA Flex 135 Microcatheters due to incorrect labeling and packaging.
- 2021-04-21FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIMAMBA Flex 135 Microcatheter. Packaged with protective sleeve over catheter, sealed in a Tyvek pouch, and is then labeled and placed in carton with IFU. A closure strip, top and side labels are applied to the carton.
The firm initiated a removal of certain batches of MAMBA 135 and MAMBA Flex 135 Microcatheters due to incorrect labeling and packaging.
- 2021-04-21FDA-DeviceStryker CorporationClass IIStryker, REF PC9001, PINPOINT Video Processor/Illuminator, Rx Only CE 0197, MD Medical Device, UDI: (01) 00858701006049 - Product Usage: used with both the SPY-PHI and PINPOINT systems, the intended use for both imaging systems are being documented here.
Their is a potential that Video Processor/Illuminators may exhibit flickering, loss of image or unintended reboots.
- 2021-04-21FDA-DeviceRAYSEARCH LABORATORIES ABClass IIRayStation Model Number: (9A)9.0.0.113, 9B (9.1.0.933), 9B Service pack (9.2.0.483), 10A (10.0.0.1154), 10A Service pack (10.0.1.52), 10B (10.1.0.613)
Flags edited in RayCare after a patient has been checked in may not always be updated in RayTreat.
- 2021-04-21FDA-DeviceRemel IncClass IIRemel Haemophilus Test Medium(100mm) 10/PK, REF: R01503 Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (HTM) is a solid medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) as the growth medium for antimicrobial disk diffusion tests with Haemophilus species.
When tested with H. influenza ATCC 49247 and ATCC 49766 both organisms may exhibit lighter than normal growth making zones difficult to measure.
- 2021-04-21FDA-DeviceRemel IncClass IIRemel Haemophilus Test Medium (150 mm) 10/PK, REF 04033 Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (HTM) is a solid medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) as the growth medium for antimicrobial disk diffusion tests with Haemophilus species.
When tested with H. influenza ATCC 49247 and ATCC 49766 both organisms may exhibit lighter than normal growth making zones difficult to measure.
- 2021-04-21FDA-DeviceKrishe IncClass IIDasky Disposable Sampling Tube, REF VSM04 (Saliva Collection Kit + VTM), 10 pcs, IVD, Sterile R
Verification and validation of the virus transport medium tubes was not provided to FDA prior to sale and marketing
- 2021-04-21FDA-DeviceKrishe IncClass IIDasky Disposable Sampling Tube, REF VSM03, Contents: Sterile 0.85% Saline - 50, Nasal Swab - 50 , Package Insert - 1, IVD, CE
Verification and validation of the virus transport medium tubes was not provided to FDA prior to sale and marketing
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