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.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceLife Technologies CorporationClass IIThe TaqPath RT-PCR COVID-19 Kit with Applied Biosystem's COVID-19 Interpretive Software v2.0 or v2.2 (used with the QuantStudio Real-Time PCR platforms), includes the assays and controls for a multiplex real-time RT-PCR test for the qualitative detection of RNA from SARS-CoV-2 in upper respiratory specimens and bronchoalveolar lavage specimens from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. The test is interpreted by COVID-19 Interpretive Software
COVID-19 Interpretive Software issues that may cause: 1) the risk of invalid or inconclusive tests/false negative and potentially increasing the retesting burden on customers. 2) false positive results due to improper vortexing.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceLife Technologies CorporationClass IIThe TaqPath RT-PCR COVID-19 Kit with Applied Biosystem's COVID-19 Interpretive Software v1.2 for 7500 RTPCR instruments, includes the assays and controls for a multiplex real-time RT-PCR test for the qualitative detection of RNA from SARS-CoV-2 in upper respiratory specimens and bronchoalveolar lavage specimens from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. The test is interpreted by COVID-19 Interpretive Software
COVID-19 Interpretive Software issues that may cause: 1) the risk of invalid or inconclusive tests/false negative and potentially increasing the retesting burden on customers. 2) false positive results due to improper vortexing.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceOxford ImmunotecClass IIIModel No:T-SPOT.TB50, Catalogue No.: TB.50; UDI: 1505171600004 - Product Usage: intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection by detecting effector T cells that respond to stimulation by M. tuberculosis antigens ESAT-6 and CFP10, and capturing interferon-gamma in the vicinity of these cells.
Incorrect expiration date included in test kit labeling and/or in Substrate component label.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceOxford ImmunotecClass IIIModel No:T-SPOT.TB8, Catalogue No.: TB.300; UDI: 1505171600030 - Product Usage: intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection by detecting effector T cells that respond to stimulation by M. tuberculosis antigens ESAT-6 and CFP10, and capturing interferon-gamma in the vicinity of these cells.
Incorrect expiration date included in test kit labeling and/or in Substrate component label.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceInpeco S.A.Class IIAptio Automation systems with Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (dual robot) FLX-290-10; FLX-290-20 and Track to Rack Module FLX-295-10- Intended Clinical Chemistry Test Systems - Product Usage: The FlexLab 3.6 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 system consolidates analytical instruments, such as the ARCHITECT c8000 System into a unified workstation
Firmware of the Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (IM) and of the Track to Rack Module has the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed results
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceInpeco S.A.Class IIAccelerator a3600 system with Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (dual robot) FLX-290-10; FLX-290-20 and Track to Rack Module FLX-295-10- Intended Clinical Chemistry Test Systems - Product Usage: The FlexLab 3.6 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 system consolidates analytical instruments, such as the ARCHITECT c8000 System into a unified workstation
Firmware of the Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (IM) and of the Track to Rack Module has the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed results
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceInpeco S.A.Class IIFlexLab (FLX) with Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (dual robot) FLX-290-10; FLX-290-20 and Track to Rack Module FLX-295-10- Intended Laboratory Automation system - Product Usage: The FlexLab 3.6 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 system consolidates analytical instruments, such as the ARCHITECT c8000 System into a unified workstation that perfor
Firmware of the Sysmex XN-9000/XN-9100 Interface Module (IM) and of the Track to Rack Module has the potential to mis-associate sample IDs leading to incorrect results or delayed results
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceImactisClass IIImactis Patient Fiducial (Patient Referential), REF: IHR-YY-XXX component used in conjunction with the ImactisCT-Navigation Workstation (REF J02000/J00180)
The firm has received reports concerning the patient fiducial disk separating from the body and users attempting to re-assemble the device. The use of a re-assembled patient fiducial could lead to inability to navigate or inaccuracies such as improper needle trajectory.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IICook Medical Universa Soft Ureteral Stent Sets-5 FR 26 cm Reference part Number: UFH-526 - Product Usage: Used for temporary internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder
Universa Soft Ureteral Stent Sets were incorrectly placed in the outer boxes labeled as Universa Firm Ureteral Stent Set ;pouch label reflects the packaged product.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics IncClass IISiemens epoc BGEM Test Card-In vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood in the laboratory or at the point of care SMN#/Model #: 10736382
Sporadically inconsistent discrepant (low bias) glucose results on card lot 01-20095-10. Potential exists for a delay in diagnosis of hyperglycemia or unnecessary treatment for hypoglycemia.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceAvanos Medical, Inc.Class IIAVANOS MIC-KEY SF Gastrostomy Feeding Tube
Devices had cracked or detached from the feeding tube body
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceTosoh Bioscience IncClass IITosoh Bioscience AIA-PACK BHCG Calibration Verification Test Set-In Vitro Diagnostic for BHCG-pregnancy Part number: 020661 The AIA-Pack BHCG Calibrator Set is intended for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the calibration of the ST AIA-PACK BHCG assay
Decreased stability for five (5) lots of Calibrator Sets and Calibration Verification Test Sets, resulting in a decrease measured concentration of HCG up to 20%.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceTosoh Bioscience IncClass IITosoh Bioscience AIA- PACK HCG Calibrator Set-In Vitro Diagnostic for BHCG Part number 020361 The AIA-Pack BHCG Calibrator Set is intended for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the calibration of the ST AIA-PACK BHCG assay
Decreased stability for five (5) lots of Calibrator Sets and Calibration Verification Test Sets, resulting in a decrease measured concentration of HCG up to 20%.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceRANDOX LABORATORIES, LTD.Class IIAM1054 Randox Ammonia (NH3), Enzymatic UV Method For the quantitative in vitro determination of Ammonia in plasma
Randox Ammonia reagents are being recalled from the field due to a positive bias of up to 140¿mol/l being observed on patient samples.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceRANDOX LABORATORIES, LTD.Class IIAM1015 Randox Ammonia (NH3), Enzymatic UV Method For the quantitative in vitro determination of Ammonia in plasma
Randox Ammonia reagents are being recalled from the field due to a positive bias of up to 140¿mol/l being observed on patient samples.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IIZenith Alpha Abdominal Endovascular Graft - Distributed OUS only. Indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aorto-iliac aneurysms Reference Part Number (RPN): ZIMB-22-108 ZIMB-22-118 ZIMB-22-128 ZIMB-22-70 ZIMB-22-84 ZIMB-22-98 ZIMB-24-108 ZIMB-24-118 ZIMB-24-128 ZIMB-24-70 ZIMB-24-84 ZIMB-24-98 ZIMB-26-108 ZIMB-26-118 ZIMB-26-128 ZIMB-26-70 ZIMB-26-84 ZIMB-26-98 ZIMB-28-108 ZIMB-28-118 ZIMB-28-128 ZIMB-28-70 ZIMB-28-84 ZIMB-28-98
May contain excess glue within the handle of the delivery system, resulting in an inability to fully deploy the graft via the standard method or troubleshooting deployment method provided in the IFU
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceRandox Laboratories Ltd.Class IILactate Dehydrognease P-L, (UV), Catalog Number LD3818 - Product Usage: device intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) activity in serum and plasma. This product is suitable for use on the RX series instruments which includes the RX daytona and RX imola.
An update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to introduce additional steps for reagent carryover avoidance with the Lactate Dehydrogenase assay on RX Instruments. Additional pipette washes can be implemented as described in the technical bulletin. Interference to the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LOH) reagent would be observed as inconsistencies in Quality Control recovery, which may lead to a delay in running patient samples, or erroneous elevated test results.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceRandox Laboratories Ltd.Class IILactate Dehydrogenase L-P, (LDH) (NAO), Catalog Number LD3842 - Product Usage: device intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) activity in serum and plasma. This product is suitable for use on the RX series instruments which includes the RX daytona and RX imola.
An update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to introduce additional steps for reagent carryover avoidance with the Lactate Dehydrogenase assay on RX Instruments. Additional pipette washes can be implemented as described in the technical bulletin. Interference to the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LOH) reagent would be observed as inconsistencies in Quality Control recovery, which may lead to a delay in running patient samples, or erroneous elevated test results.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceTerumo Cardiovascular Systems CorporationClass IITerumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 1/4x3/32, Catalog Number 5791 - Product Usage: intended for use with Terumo and Sarns brand air detection and heart-lung systems to detect gross air bubbles in the line during extracorporeal procedures.
Internal testing at the supplier, revealed that a crimped wire was placed into an air bubble detector (ABD) sensor connector backwards, preventing the crimped wire from locking into the mating wire connector. This intermittent connection may result in false air bubble alarms.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceTerumo Cardiovascular Systems CorporationClass IITerumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 1/4x1/16 UAS BLK, Catalog Number 5785 - Product Usage: intended for use with Terumo and Sarns brand air detection and heart-lung systems to detect gross air bubbles in the line during extracorporeal procedures.
Internal testing at the supplier, revealed that a crimped wire was placed into an air bubble detector (ABD) sensor connector backwards, preventing the crimped wire from locking into the mating wire connector. This intermittent connection may result in false air bubble alarms.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceTerumo Cardiovascular Systems CorporationClass IITerumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Ultrasonic Air Sensor 3/8x3/32, Catalog Number 5773 - Product Usage: intended for use with Terumo and Sarns brand air detection and heart-lung systems to detect gross air bubbles in the line during extracorporeal procedures.
Internal testing at the supplier, revealed that a crimped wire was placed into an air bubble detector (ABD) sensor connector backwards, preventing the crimped wire from locking into the mating wire connector. This intermittent connection may result in false air bubble alarms.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceBoston Scientific CorporationClass IIWallFlexTM Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System RMV (10mmx60mm Stent) UPN: M00570370 - Product Usage: is indicated for use in the palliative treatment of biliary strictures produced by malignant neoplasms and relief of malignant biliary obstruction prior to surgery.
Mislabeled: WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System 10x60mm devices labeled as WallFlexTM Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System RMV 10x60mm device
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceMaquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, LlcClass IIIMaquet/Getinge Rotaflow System Console US (115 V / 60 Hz) - Product Usage: Instructions for Use - Centrifugal Pump System is a device that uses a method other than revolving rollers to pump the blood through an extracorporeal circuit Material Number: 701043292
Instruction For Use (IFU) references incorrect serial number of 90437000. It should state This document applies to ROTAFLOW Consoles as of serial number 94175452 affected by the implementation of the new IEC standard 60601 1 2, 4th edition
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceNovarad CorporationClass IINovaPACS Diagnostic Viewer. NovaPACS is a picture archiving and communication system software that retrieves, distributes, and display images and data from different modalities including CT, MR, US, CR/DX, NM, PT, and XA.
The firm received a report of an atypical dataset being generated. When using the cross-localization feature and images from a modality that generates asymmetrical images, the cross-localization reference line may be inaccurately placed on any of the corresponding images that are open.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceIntegra LifeSciences Corp.Class IIIntegra Padgett Electric Dermatome Set - Product Usage: are intended for use in the cutting of skin grafts for use in plastic surgery and/or burn treatment. These instruments are intended only for professional use in hospitals and similar medical facilities, where the patient will be under the supervision of trained personnel.
lntegra LifeSciences has identified through a number of complaints that the handpiece cable melts following sterilization.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceIntegra LifeSciences Corp.Class IIIntegra Padgett Dermatome Set - Product Usage: are intended for use in the cutting of skin grafts for use in plastic surgery and/or burn treatment. These instruments are intended only for professional use in hospitals and similar medical facilities, where the patient will be under the supervision of trained personnel.
lntegra LifeSciences has identified through a number of complaints that the handpiece cable melts following sterilization.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceIntegra LifeSciences Corp.Class II13 ft Handpiece Cable, component of the Dermatome Sets Model S and Model S6 and also as a spare part - Product Usage: are intended for use in the cutting of skin grafts for use in plastic surgery and/or burn treatment. These instruments are intended only for professional use in hospitals and similar medical facilities, where the patient will be under the supervision of trained personnel.
lntegra LifeSciences has identified through a number of complaints that the handpiece cable melts following sterilization.
- 2020-09-23FDA-DeviceLONGHORN VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICClass IIPrimeStore Molecular Transport Medium (PS-MTM), Model Numbers LH-1-2, LH-1-3, LH-1-4, LH-1-5, LH-1-5CC, LH-1-15CC - Product Usage: intended for stabilization, transportation, and inactivation of infectious unprocessed nasal washes, nasopharyngeal, oral/throat swabs* suspected of containing Influenza A virus RNA. PS-MTM is also intended for the stabilization, transportation, and inactivation of infectious unprocessed sputum samples suspected of containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) DNA from
The tubes may have been delivered to some users without labels. Users may not be able to identify the tubes without these labels. If samples stored or transported in tubes are tested on certain systems or come into contact with bleach they can produce cyanide gas. The solution in these tubes contains guanidine thiocynate and may put laboratory personnel at risk of exposure to cyanide gas when it comes into contact with bleach or reagents containing bleach.
- 2020-09-16FDA-DeviceSICAT GMBH & CO. KGClass IISICAT IMPLANT V2.0
A dentist found implant positions are not correctly exported from the implant planning software SICAT IMPLANT V2.0 - for the specific export format CMG.DXD.
- 2020-09-16FDA-DeviceIntuitive Surgical, Inc.Class IIION Reprocessing Accessories Kit, IF1000 (Part Number: 490024-03) UDI:00886874119129. The kit includes an ION Catheter Reprocessing Cover (Part Number: 490114-02).
One type of the ION Catheter Reprocessing Covers (PN 490114-02) has the potential to become disengaged or incorrectly engaged to the ION Fully Articulating Catheter which can result in retention of cleaning chemical or water during reprocessing; may cause failure of the ION Fully Articulating Catheter or ION System.
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