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.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" CV-23 Taper, Product Number: CV1213, UDI: 20884521150758 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-21 Taper, Product Number: CV947, UDI: 20884521153056 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV416G, UDI: 20884521149363 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV496G, UDI: 20884521149691 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3100, UDI: 20884521150901 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 30" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV4893, UDI: 20884521151717 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 VL 18" P-10, Product Number: SV32, UDI: 20884521153117 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" SC-1, Product Number: SV2239, UDI: 20884521151779 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-12, Cutting Product Number: CV486, UDI: 20884521150925 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-11, Product Number: SVP2294, UDI: 20884521177403 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV6830, UDI: 20884521152349 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30" V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV417G, UDI: 20884521149370 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" C-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV2294, UDI 20884521151403 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" KV-34 TaperCutting, Product Number: CV919, UDI: 20884521151649 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV935, UDI: 20884521151755 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceRiverpoint Medical, LLCClass IIVelosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 18" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV9913, UDI: 20884521153278 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceCovidien, LPClass IICovidien Best Practices Procedure Kits containing Auto Suture Endo GIA Universal Loading Units, Parent Codes 00Z2760 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceCovidien, LPClass IIEndo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 60 mm - 3.5 mm, Item Code 030458 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceCovidien, LPClass IIEndo GIA Auto Suture Universal Loading Unit, Item Code 030457 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceCovidien, LPClass IIEndo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45 mm - 3.5 mm, Item Code 030455 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceCovidien, LPClass IIEndo GIA Auto Suture Universal Loading Unit 45 mm - 2.5mm, Item Code 030454 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceCovidien, LPClass IIEndo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45 mm - 2.0 mm, Item Code 030453 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceCovidien, LPClass IIEndo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30 mm - 3.5 mm, Item Code 030452 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceCovidien, LPClass IICheck Endo GIA stapler lot numbers immediately
The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- 2020-10-07FDA-DeviceCovidien, LPClass IIStop using affected Covidien Endo GIA staplers
The device staples may not properly form upon application preventing adequate hemostasis. Use of a product with this assembly error may result in incomplete staple formation.
- 2020-09-30FDA-DeviceMedline Industries IncClass IICentral Line Dressing Change Tray
Potential of incomplete seals impacting the sterility of the kit.
- 2020-09-30FDA-DeviceIrvine Biomedical Inc, a St. Jude Medical Co.Class IIInquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter, REF: IBI-87002 - Product Usage: INDICATIONS FOR USE The Inquiry fixed curve and steerable electrophysiology catheters are used for electrogram recording and cardiac stimulation during diagnostic electrophysiology studies. The catheters are commonly placed at the high right atrium, right ventricular apex, and HIS bundle.
Steerable diagnostic catheter packages labeled Model IBI-81104, batch 7397352 incorrectly contained Model IBI-87002, batch 7397307. Packages labeled Model IBI-87002, batch 7397307 incorrectly contained Model IBI-81104, batch 7397352.If physicians fail to observe the catheter difference, the intracardiac electrograms will not be representative of the desired signals, could result in procedure delay
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