Medical device recalls

Electrolyte reference reagent, used for clinical laboratory testing to determine CO2 in human serum or plasma for diagnosis and treatment of potentially serious disorders associated with changes in the body acid-base balance, has a low pH and may cause CO2 calibration failures, high CO2 quality control recoveries, and false high patient results which can lead to delay in treatment.

The firm discovered a potential manufacturing deviation of the yoke of the Body Weight Support (BWS) Light that in rare occasions may result in the yoke detaching from the cable guide.

Internal Paddles may wear over time and may not be safe or ready for use, unless the directions in the Instructions for Use (IFU) to perform routine operational checks are followed. The instructions for use rely on these checks rather than specifying a maximum number of sterilization cycles to determine when the paddles should be discarded. A damaged Internal Paddle may not be able to deliver therapy.

The spike rail was manufactured with an oversized thru-hole which could potentially cause the dowel pin to fall out and the device to disassemble.

The spike rail was manufactured with an oversized thru-hole which could potentially cause the dowel pin to fall out and the device to disassemble.

Some cameras were found to have residual soil adhered to the tip of the camera after reprocessing which may affect image quality resulting in needing to switch to a second camera or converting to another surgical modality. If residual soil makes contact with the patient, exposure could result in sensitization making future component blood therapy or tissue typing more challenging; additionally if a small piece of inert epoxy were to be retained, scar tissue could form.

Teleflex received the attached Medical Device Recall Notice from Pajunk Medical. Teleflex Medical is a distributor of Pajunk products. According to the notice, Pajunk internally identified a packaging problem that may affect certain batches of the SPROTTE lumbar puncture cannulas with introducer. Due to this problem Pajunk cannot guarantee the sterility of the affected batches.

Teleflex received the attached Medical Device Recall Notice from Pajunk Medical. Teleflex Medical is a distributor of Pajunk products. According to the notice, Pajunk internally identified a packaging problem that may affect certain batches of the SPROTTE lumbar puncture cannulas with introducer. Due to this problem Pajunk cannot guarantee the sterility of the affected batches.

The unplugging of the main cable on the monitor trolley from the X10 connector can cause an unsafe electrical voltage (up to 67,6 V DC) at the X10 connector. This can result in an electrical shock if the user or other persons touch the contact pins of the X10 connector.

The unplugging of the main cable on the monitor trolley from the X10 connector can cause an unsafe electrical voltage (up to 67,6 V DC) at the X10 connector. This can result in an electrical shock if the user or other persons touch the contact pins of the X10 connector.

Product was not irradiated; therefore, they are not sterile and do not meet product specification.

The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.

The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.

The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.

The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.

The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.

The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.

The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.

An incorrect component used during manufacturing. The uterine manipulator tip support does not have the "notch" required to attach the spacer and or colpotomy cup. This may result in a delay in surgery and additional surgical interventions to completed the procedure. There was a report of an injury.

Abbott identified that samples tested for ARCHITECT STAT High Sensitive Troponin I and STAT High Sensitivity Troponin I assays (LN 3P25 and LN 2R98) may show interaction when processed directly after the ARCHITECT iGentamicin (LN 1P31) assay and patient results might be impacted.

While transferring blood the needle may dislodged and remain in the tube stopper which may cause needle stick injury or blood leakage.

The sensors which activate the safety switches may be affected by delayed activation. In 1% of the cases, the response delay can be up to a maximum delay of 2 seconds, instead of 40ms expected by design.

The sensors which activate the safety switches may be affected by delayed activation. In 1% of the cases, the response delay can be up to a maximum delay of 2 seconds, instead of 40ms expected by design.

The seal of the sterile pouch may be compromised on one lot of the Milex Cervical Dilators.

During Giraffe Shuttle charging, the batteries emit low concentrations of gases (outgassing) producing a strong sulfur odor.

Assigned Rheumatoid Factor (RF) calibrator value for calibrator component included in kit used to aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis over recovers by 7% in comparison to the reference material RF serum. This could result in reporting abnormal (false positive) results, which may lead to unnecessary additional serological testing and a delay in treatment.

Tungsten coils of the guidewire included in the introducer kit were detaching.

If the C-arm leaves its intended travel path due to a fault within the drivetrain, movements may be impacted or impossible and the area of interest cannot be reached. In the event the C-arms movements are not possible, the system can only be returned to normal operation with the support of a field service engineer

Additive and Arrest Agent Labels on the MPS Top Cover Replacement Kit, a replacement for worn or damaged MPS Console Top Covers for cardiopulmonary bypass heat exchanger, used to deliver whole blood to the heart during open heart surgery, were swapped and incorrectly placed. This could lead to over delivery of potassium by the user requiring medical intervention.

Customers using the firm's continuous glucose monitoring system application on an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with ios software version 12, 12.1, or 12,2 are likely to experience a shortened transmitter battery life (approximately 4-5 days instead of the normal 7 days or more) after a full charge.