Medical device recalls
39180 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for medical devices — surgical equipment, monitors, diagnostic tools, implants, home health devices. Sourced from the FDA.
- 2020-12-30FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IFlexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-4.0-35-55-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56229 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature.
There is an increased likelihood of the introducer sheath separating at the proximal bond site. If separation occurs during use, it could result in life-threatening adverse events. The potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to increased procedural time, intervention to retrieve a separated segment, embolization occluding blood flow to a vital organ, vessel injury, and hemorrhage.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIEKOS Control System (CU) 4.0. UPN 600-40500 The EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular (EKOS) System consists of a single use Infusion Catheter and Ultrasonic Core, and a reusable Control Unit 4.0. The device delivers the physician-specified fluids and ultrasound to the intravascular treatment site. The reusable Control Unit provides power to the device and provides the user interface for operator control. A reusable, non-sterile connector interface cable (CIC) connects the Control Unit to the Ultras
This is a follow-up to the EKOS Field Safety Notice dated April 30, 2019. The Radio Frequency (RF) board has been redesigned to prevent occasional internal board failures at lower temperatures. All EKOS CU 4.0 consoles containing the old RF board design will be replaced with the newly designed CU 4.0 consoles.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceKowa Optimed IncClass IIKowa VK-2s software Version 10.0.4.0, Product code 04987646809500 installed on Kowa nonmyd WX Retinal Cameras - Product Usage: is indicated for acquiring, displaying and storing image data from KOWA s mydriatic and non-mydriatic ophthalmic cameras.
It has been determined that the software distributed with the retinal camera may delete patient information. Specifically, if multiple IDs are delated at the same time, their is a potential for all patient information to be deleted. This could result in delay of treatment.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceHelena Laboratories, Corp.Class IIK-ACT Actalyke Clotting Test Tubes that are used in the: ACTALYKE XL ACTIVATED CLOTTING TIME ANALYZER, and ACTALYKE MINI ACTIVATED CLOTTING TIME TEST SYSTEM.
Due to complaints received associated with cracked/split test tube caps.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceRoche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Class IITina-quant C-Reactive Protein Gen.3, Catalog number 05172373190 - Product Usage: the in vitro quantitative determination of CRP in human serum and plasma on Roche automated clinical chemistry analyzers.
Roche confirmed customer complaints of low quality (QC) recovery and invalid calibrations for the Tina-quant C-Reactive Protein Gen. 3 on the cobas c701 and 702 modules. A discoloration (yellow color) was observed and is the result of cross contamination between the R1 and R3 reagents.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceMaquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, LlcClass IIHLS Set Advanced, Model: BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0 Product Code/Part Number: 70105.2794 - Product Usage: These devices are used with the CARDIOHELP system in order to provide extracorporeal circulation for cardiac support and/or pulmonary support.
The HLS Set Advanced (disposable for Cardiohelp) is being recalled due to breaches in the product's sterility barrier.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceMaquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, LlcClass IIHLS Set Advanced Model Name: BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code/Part Number: 70105.2797 - Product Usage: These devices are used with the CARDIOHELP system in order to provide extracorporeal circulation for cardiac support and/or pulmonary support.
The HLS Set Advanced (disposable for Cardiohelp) is being recalled due to breaches in the product's sterility barrier.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIRingLoc+ Quick Connect Drill Bit, Item numbers 31-323215, 31-323220, 31-323230, 31-323240 - Product Usage: Bit, Drill.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IITitanium IFS, Item number 909680 - Product Usage: Bone to bone fixation.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IISterile Trac System Thinflap 24 MM Burr Hole Plate, Item number SP-STA-1021-12 - Product Usage: Fixation of Cranial bone
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIRINGLOC BIPOLAR Hip System Bi Polar Locking Ring, Item number 11-165304 - Product Usage: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented, Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIRINGLOC ACETABULAR SYSTEM Self-tapping bone screws, Item numbers 103531, 103533, 103534, 103535 - Product Usage: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained (Metal Uncemented Acetabular Component); Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIRapidFire Clip, Item Number 95-0154 - Product Usage: Fixation of Craniofacial bone.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIPHOENIX, Interlocking screw for IM nail, Item numbers 14-405040, 14-405042, 14-405044, 14-405070 - Product Usage: Fracture fixation of small bones, small bone fragements and long bones.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIOxford Fixed Lateral, Item numbers 154330, 154370, 154373 154376 - Product Usage: indicated for use in the lateral compartment and intended to be implanted with bone cement.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIOSS Polyethylene Tibial Bushing, Item number 150476 - Product Usage: intended for use in limb salvage.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIM/H MODULAR STEM, Item number 13-104756 - Product Usage: intended for use in limb salvage procedures.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IICustom Cancellous Thread, Item numbers CP161941, CP161943 - Product Usage: 1. Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis 3. Correction of functional deformity 4. Treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable using other techniques. 5. Revision of previously failed total hip arthroplasty.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIComprehensive Total Shoulder System/Bio-Modular Choice Shoulder System, Item number 406669 - Product Usage: Surgical instrument handle, non-torque-limiting.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class IIComprehensive Reverse Shoulder System, Item numbers 115394, 115395, 115396, 115398, 180550, 180551, 180552, 180553, 180554, 180555, 180556, 180557, 180558, 180559, 180560, 180562 - Product Usage: indicated for use in patients whose shoulder joint has a grossly deficient rotator cuff with severe arthroplasty and/or previously failed shoulder joint replacement with a grossly deficient rotator cuff The patient must anatomically and structurally suited to receive the implants and a functional de
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class II6.5/8.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009929, 110009934, 110009935, 110009936, 110009993, 110009994, 110009996, 110009998, 110010000, 110010003, 110010029, 110010030, 110010032, 110010099 - Product Usage: Fracture fixationof small bones, small bone fragements and long bones.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class II4.0/5.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009810, 110009821, 110009825, 110009852 - Product Usage: Fracture fixationof small bones, small bone fragements and long bones.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBiomet, Inc.Class II3.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009787 110009790, 110009794, 110009796, 110009798, 110009800 - Product Usage: Fracture fixationof small bones, small bone fragements and long bones.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceMedline Industries IncClass IIRevMedX Trauma Dressings are packaged in a Tyvek Peel pouch, 1 Trauma Dressing per Tyvec Peel Pouch, 30 Pouches per Case; Sterile - Product Usage: are intended to absorb exudates.
RevMedX Trauma Dressing is being recalled due to package seal integrity.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceCarl Zeiss Meditec AGClass IICarl Zeiss Meditec AG VISUREF150 REF 2227-967 - Product Usage: is a diagnostic instrument used to determine the objective refractive values and keratometric characteristics of the human eye. The results are used to assist the process of prescribing optical aids such as eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Due to the incorrect DC/DC converter being assembled onto the communication board. As a result the effectiveness of the communication board cannot be guaranteed in that the safety function of the board would be insufficient resulting in an increased leakage of current and potentially cause electrical shocks to the user.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceCarl Zeiss Meditec AGClass IICarl Zeiss Meditec Ag VISULENS 550 REF 2268-038 - Product Usage: is a device for measuring the refractive power of contact lenses and spectacle lenses and displaying measurement values for sphere, cylinder and prism.
Due to the incorrect DC/DC converter being assembled onto the communication board. As a result the effectiveness of the communication board cannot be guaranteed in that the safety function of the board would be insufficient resulting in an increased leakage of current and potentially cause electrical shocks to the user.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceMedtronic NeuromodulationClass IIPercept PC Implantable Neurostimulator (INS) - Product Usage: The Percept PC is a neurostimulation device for deep brain stimulation therapy. It is indicated for DBS treatment for Parkinson s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and epilepsy.
A software anomaly in the A620 Patient Programmer application was identified that results in failure to connect with the Percept PC device.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceEnterix, Inc.Class IIInSure ONE Test Strips (25 pack) vials-fecal immunochemical test (FIT) qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples Model 12045.01.
Product does not meet internal testing criterion; use of the product may result in a potential false positive test result and may lead to patients undergoing unnecessary follow-up diagnostic procedure, i.e., colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceRAYSEARCH LABORATORIES ABClass IIRayStation 4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, RayPlan 1, 2, 7, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, including all service packs. RayStation 10A and RayPlan 10A are also affected, but not the 10A service pack. (Model No. 4.0, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5.0, 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 10.0)
Two issues were found with the treatment plan report: 1) There may be incorrect information for the percent of a region of interest with a clinical goal that is outside the dose grid; and 2) For RayStation and RayPlan 9B and 10A, 6D couch angles may be incorrect.
- 2020-12-23FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD PrecisionGlide Needle 30G x 1/2 (0.3 mm X 13mm) REF 305106 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from vials, ampoules and parts of the body below the surface of the skin.
BD has confirmed the presence of blood on the cannulas of the BD PrecisionGlide needles 30G X 1/2" Lot No. 9128897. The possibility of infection may be present if the blood is not noticed prior to use by the clinician.
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