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.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceMerete Medical GmbHClass IIOsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails (humerus)
Product may be mislabeled.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceMerete Medical GmbHClass IIOsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails (tibia)
Product may be mislabeled.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceMerete Medical GmbHClass IIOsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails (femur)
Product may be mislabeled.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceMerete Medical GmbHClass IIOsteoBridge Intremedullary Knee Arthrodesis (IKA) nails
Product may be mislabeled.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceInpeco S.A.Class IIAptio Automation System with the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600 and Aptio Automation) is a modular system designed to automate Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical processing, sample handling in order to automate sample processing in the Laboratory. The systems consolidate multiple Analytical instruments into a unified workstation.
When a Clot Detection Error is generated during the sample aspiration from the Primary Sample Tube the aspirated volume is dispensed into the first empty Secondary Sample Tube. This Secondary Sample Tube is flagged with error 2132 or 1442 and sent to IOM Priority Output Racks to be manually managed. The current error message associated to error 2132 or 1442 recommends that the operator manages these Secondary Sample Tubes according to Laboratory Practice, but it does not clarify that these Secondary Sample Tubes may be diluted with water from the hydraulic circuit of the Aliquoter Module this may lead to reporting of erroneous results if the diluted sample is used for testing.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceInpeco S.A.Class IIAccelerator a3600 Automation System with the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600 and Aptio Automation) is a modular system designed to automate Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical processing, sample handling in order to automate sample processing in the Laboratory. The systems consolidate multiple Analytical instruments into a unified workstation.
When a Clot Detection Error is generated during the sample aspiration from the Primary Sample Tube the aspirated volume is dispensed into the first empty Secondary Sample Tube. This Secondary Sample Tube is flagged with error 2132 or 1442 and sent to IOM Priority Output Racks to be manually managed. The current error message associated to error 2132 or 1442 recommends that the operator manages these Secondary Sample Tubes according to Laboratory Practice, but it does not clarify that these Secondary Sample Tubes may be diluted with water from the hydraulic circuit of the Aliquoter Module this may lead to reporting of erroneous results if the diluted sample is used for testing.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceInpeco S.A.Class IIFlexLab (FLX) Automation System with the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600 and Aptio Automation) is a modular system designed to automate Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical processing, sample handling in order to automate sample processing in the Laboratory. The systems consolidate multiple Analytical instruments into a unified workstation.
When a Clot Detection Error is generated during the sample aspiration from the Primary Sample Tube the aspirated volume is dispensed into the first empty Secondary Sample Tube. This Secondary Sample Tube is flagged with error 2132 or 1442 and sent to IOM Priority Output Racks to be manually managed. The current error message associated to error 2132 or 1442 recommends that the operator manages these Secondary Sample Tubes according to Laboratory Practice, but it does not clarify that these Secondary Sample Tubes may be diluted with water from the hydraulic circuit of the Aliquoter Module this may lead to reporting of erroneous results if the diluted sample is used for testing.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceStryker Instruments Div. of Stryker CorporationClass IIStryker Zyphr Disposable Cranial Perforator, Large 14/11 mm- is a sterile, single use cutting accessory intended for cutting an 11 mm diameter access hole through the cranium of adult patients. Catalog Number: 5100-060-001
Potential for the inner bit to contain a crack, that may or may not be visible, which may lead to metal fragments entering the surgical site and/or delayed disengagment during use.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceStereotaxis IncClass IINiobe ES System, Models 001-006000-1 and 001-006100-1
There is a potential for fire in the inside computer cabinet.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceXTANT MedicalClass IIIXTANT Medical, ## mm x ## mm x # mm x # ,Lordotic/Packaged InTice - C, Sterile R, Single Use Only, for the following Reference numbers/ Primary DI Number/Material Grade on Label: Ref: X098-0106-STR DI Number: M697X0980106STR1 Mat.: CP Ti Grade 3, Ref: X098-0107-STR DI Number: M697X0980107STR1 Mat.: CP Ti Grade 4, Ref: X098-0108-STR DI Number: M697X0980108STR1 Mat.: CP Ti Grade 5, Ref: X098-0109-STR DI Number: M697X0980109STR1 Mat.: CP Ti Grade 6, Ref: X098-0110-STR DI Number:
Cervical Implants contain a label that incorrectly identifies the grade of titanium used.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceQuidel CorporationClass IIQUIDEL Sofia SARS Antigen FIA IVD REF 20374
Due to false positive results.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIAMS 700 MS Pump with and without InhibiZone, sold as individual units and also pre-connected to AMS 700 cylinders. Inflatable Penile Prosthesis
The recalling firm has observed an increase in complaints of problems encountered during the initial activation of the device in which the patient and/or the physician is unable or has difficulty activating the pump in order to achieve cylinder inflation.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceEpitope Diagnostics, Inc.Class IIEDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19 IgG antibody in human serum. This kit is to be used as an aid for the detection of novel COVID-19. Patients with suspected clustering cases require diagnosis or differential diagnosis of novel coronavirus infection.
The use of deionized water rather than distilled water during the manufacturing process, may have resulted in accelerated decreased OD signals for the Positive Control value.
- 2020-11-18FDA-DeviceCovidien LlcClass IIPuritan Bennett 980 (PB980) Ventilator Series - Product Usage: for use on patient population sizes from Neonatal (NICU) through Adult who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation SKU: 980X1ENDIUU 980X1ENDIUU 980X3FRAIQC 980X3DEDRAC 980X3ENNISB 980X3NLDRAC 980X3PLDIPC 980X3ESDIEC 980X3ITDIEC 980X3JADIJJ 980X3SVAIQC 980U3ENASAA 980U1ENDICU 980U1FRDICU 980X3ENDRAC 980X1FRDISS 980A3ENNISB 980X1PLDIPC 980X3SKNISC 980U3ESDIUU 980X1DEDISS 980X3DEDISS 980X3HUNISC 98
In-house lab observations and customer reports of overheating and/or thermal damage to the battery pack, create the risk of exposure to smoke or hazardous materials, which may result in burns and/or bronchospasm,
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceCardinal Health 200, LLCClass IICovidien MONOJECT Standard Hypodermic Needle, Polypropylene Hub 22 G x 3/4". Intended use to facilitate activities such as: withdrawal of medication from a container, aspiration of fluid from a patient, injection of medication into a patient, and transfer fluids Item Code: 8881250248
Potential for the needle to detach from the cartridge after the bottom of the cartridge is twisted and removed. If the needle is not securely seated, the needle can fall out of the sheath and cause the unused needle to project out of the cartridge, and result in a needle stick/puncture from the clean/unused needle
- 2020-11-11FDA-Device3M Company - Health Care BusinessClass II3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 50 electrodes per pouch; 20 pouches per shipper box (1000 electrodes total).
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
- 2020-11-11FDA-Device3M Company - Health Care BusinessClass II3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with Foam Tape - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 50 electrodes per pouch; 20 pouches per shipper box (1000 electrodes total).
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
- 2020-11-11FDA-Device3M Company - Health Care BusinessClass II3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with 4mm Adapter - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 10 electrodes per card; 4 cards per pouch; 20 pouches per shipper box (800 electrodes total).
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
- 2020-11-11FDA-Device3M Company - Health Care BusinessClass IINovaplus Monitoriing Electrode with Foam Tape and Sticky Gel - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 3 electrodes per card; 1 card per pouch; 200 pouches per shipper box (600 electrodes total).
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
- 2020-11-11FDA-Device3M Company - Health Care BusinessClass IINovaplus Monitoriing Electrode with Foam Tape and Sticky Gel - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 5 electrodes per card; 1 card per pouch; 200 pouches per shipper box (1000 electrodes total).
Corrosion could cause performance failures in the product.
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceAngiodynamics, Inc.Class IIAngiodynamics 5F Standard Micro-Introducer Kit - indicated for percutaneous introduction of a guidewire or catheter into the vascular system, Catalog Number: 06597035 UPN: H787065970355
5F Micro-Introducer Kits may not contain the correct device, packaged with a 4F Sheath/Dilator component
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass III3.0MM LOCKING SCREW LOW PROFILE (TI) Product Number: 495-491 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Titanium implants in various footprints and heights enable the surgeon to choose the configuration that is best suited to the patient s individual pathology and anatomy. The mesh may also be trimmed for a custom fit. The implants can be inserted anteriorly, laterally or anterolaterally.
Incorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical device"
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIISTANDARD RING 22MM X 28MM (TI) Product Number: 495-406 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Titanium implants in various footprints and heights enable the surgeon to choose the configuration that is best suited to the patient s individual pathology and anatomy. The mesh may also be trimmed for a custom fit. The implants can be inserted anteriorly, laterally or anterolaterally.
Incorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical device"
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIISTANDARD RING 17MM X 22MM (TI) Product Number: 495-405 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Titanium implants in various footprints and heights enable the surgeon to choose the configuration that is best suited to the patient s individual pathology and anatomy. The mesh may also be trimmed for a custom fit. The implants can be inserted anteriorly, laterally or anterolaterally.
Incorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical device"
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIIEND RING 22MM X 28MM LATERAL OR ANTERIOR/5 DEG (TI) Product Number: 495-398 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Titanium implants in various footprints and heights enable the surgeon to choose the configuration that is best suited to the patient s individual pathology and anatomy. The mesh may also be trimmed for a custom fit. The implants can be inserted anteriorly, laterally or anterolaterally.
Incorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical device"
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIIEND RING 22MM X 28MM LATERAL OR ANTERIOR/0 DEG (TI) Product Number: 495-396 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Titanium implants in various footprints and heights enable the surgeon to choose the configuration that is best suited to the patient s individual pathology and anatomy. The mesh may also be trimmed for a custom fit. The implants can be inserted anteriorly, laterally or anterolaterally.
Incorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical device"
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIIEND RING 17MM X 22MM LATERAL OR ANTERIOR/5 DEG (TI) Product Number: 495.394 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Titanium implants in various footprints and heights enable the surgeon to choose the configuration that is best suited to the patient s individual pathology and anatomy. The mesh may also be trimmed for a custom fit. The implants can be inserted anteriorly, laterally or anterolaterally.
Incorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical device"
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIIEND RING 17MM X 22MM LATERAL OR ANTERIOR/0 DEG (TI) Product Number: 495.392 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Titanium implants in various footprints and heights enable the surgeon to choose the configuration that is best suited to the patient s individual pathology and anatomy. The mesh may also be trimmed for a custom fit. The implants can be inserted anteriorly, laterally or anterolaterally.
Incorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical device"
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIIEND RING 15MM DIA/0 DEG (TI) Product Number: 495.386 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Titanium implants in various footprints and heights enable the surgeon to choose the configuration that is best suited to the patient s individual pathology and anatomy. The mesh may also be trimmed for a custom fit. The implants can be inserted anteriorly, laterally or anterolaterally.
Incorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical device"
- 2020-11-11FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIIEND RING 12MM DIA/0 DEG (TI) Product Number: 495.385 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Titanium implants in various footprints and heights enable the surgeon to choose the configuration that is best suited to the patient s individual pathology and anatomy. The mesh may also be trimmed for a custom fit. The implants can be inserted anteriorly, laterally or anterolaterally.
Incorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical device"
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