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.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000435
The kits contain surgical gowns which were subject to a recall by the supplier.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBARD MYPICC KIT 4F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000418B
The kits contain surgical gowns which were subject to a recall by the supplier.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBARD MYPICC KIT 3F Single-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000417B
The kits contain surgical gowns which were subject to a recall by the supplier.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBARD MYPICC KIT 5F Triple-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000278
The kits contain surgical gowns which were subject to a recall by the supplier.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000277
The kits contain surgical gowns which were subject to a recall by the supplier.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBARD MYPICC KIT 4F Single-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000276
The kits contain surgical gowns which were subject to a recall by the supplier.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBARD MYPICC KIT 5F Triple-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000026A
The kits contain surgical gowns which were subject to a recall by the supplier.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000025
The kits contain surgical gowns which were subject to a recall by the supplier.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceDako Denmark A/SClass IIDako Autostainer instruments: Autostainer Link 48, Model AS480; Autostainer Plus Link Instrument, Model AS100; Autostainer, Model S3400; and Autostainer Plus, Model S3800.
The Autostainer instrument may not have a syringe tray installed which could result in a small volume of excess buffer being applied to several slides. In addition to the syringe tray, the updated Basic User Guide will reduce the potential risk of false negative results in the case of leakage of buffer and/or reagents that may impact staining.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceCapso Vision, Inc.Class IICapsoCam Plus *** System, Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Wireless, Capsule, Electrical Rating 3.1V DC/10mA REF 2795 - Product Usage: The CapsoCam Plus video capsule system is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults. It may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel.
Possible mis-labeling of the device with incorrect serial number labels which may result in a patient's misdiagnosis.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceClinical Innovations, LLCClass IIKiwi Complete Vacuum Delivery System, Model No. VAC-6000MTE - Product Usage: The Kiwi is a disposable vacuum-assisted fetal delivery system.
There is a potential for loss of vacuum or failure to generate vacuum when using the firm's fetal vacuum delivery system.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceThe Binding Site Group, Ltd.Class IIThe Optilite Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. IVD. Model Number: IE700. UDI-05051700017176 - Product Usage: The Optilite Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is a fully automated random access analyzer used to measure a variety of analytes that may be adaptable to the analyzer depending on the reagent used.
A software issue that may affect the analyzer's result accuracy.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBaylis Medical Company Inc.Class IINRG RF Transseptal Kit; Model No.s : NTK-710-8545, NTK-710-8555, NTK-711-8545, NTK-711-8555, NTK-711-8590, NTK-P711-8545, NTK-P711-8555, NTK-710-8545S, NTK-710-8555S, NTK-711-8545S, NTK-711-8555S, NTK-710-8545N, NTK-711-8545N and NTK-711-8555N.
There is a remote potential for the sterile packaging of the transseptal guiding sheath to be compromised during shipping and handling. In the case that a packaging defect is not identified and the product is used in a patient, there may be a remote risk of infection.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBaylis Medical Company Inc.Class IITorFlex Transseptal Guiding Sheath ; Model numbers: TF8-32-63-45, TF8-32-63-55, TF8-32-63-90, TF8-32-63-135, TF85-32-63-37, TF85-32-63-45, TF85-32-63-55, TF85-32-63-90, TF85-32-63-135, TF8-32-81-45, TF8-32-81-55, TF8-32-81-90, TF85-32-81-37, TF85-32-81-45, TF85-32-81-55, and TF85-32-81-90.
There is a remote potential for the sterile packaging of lots of the transseptal guiding sheath to be compromised during shipping and handling. In the case that a packaging defect is not identified and the product is used in a patient, there may be a remote risk of infection.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceMerit Medical Systems, Inc.Class IIDFINE Vertebral Assemblies: Hydraulic-Master Syringe Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 3427 - Product Usage: is intended for percutaneous delivery of StabiliT ER2 Bone Cement in kyphoplasty procedures in the treatment of pathological fractures of the vertebrae. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (hemangioma), and malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).
Vertebral hydraulic assemblies has incorrect expiration date printed on the labels.The product's shelf-life is two (2) years, but the expiration date printed on the labels is five (5) years.The affected product will begin expiring in March 2020. Using product beyond the validated shelf-life may result in (1) product not functioning as intended and/or (2) a delay in procedure or the need for the procedure to be rescheduled.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceMerit Medical Systems, Inc.Class IIDFINE Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 1402 - Product Usage: is intended for percutaneous delivery of StabiliT ER2 Bone Cement in kyphoplasty procedures in the treatment of pathological fractures of the vertebrae. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (hemangioma), and malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).
Vertebral hydraulic assemblies has incorrect expiration date printed on the labels.The product's shelf-life is two (2) years, but the expiration date printed on the labels is five (5) years.The affected product will begin expiring in March 2020. Using product beyond the validated shelf-life may result in (1) product not functioning as intended and/or (2) a delay in procedure or the need for the procedure to be rescheduled.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationClass IIPrismaflex Control Unit
Prismaflex product code 114870 does not have FDA regulatory clearance and was inadvertently distributed.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD Posiflush SF Saline Flush Syringe (US Distributed Catalog 306553), UDI 50382903065535
This product has been confirmed to exhibit holes in the packaging, which impacts package integrity and potentially compromises a sterile field.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DevicePhilips North America, LLCClass IIHeartStart MRx Processor Board PCA Replacement Kits 453563478461, a component of the Philips HeartStart MRx Monitorl/Defibrillator - Product Usage: is intended for use in hospital and prehospital settings by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support or defibrillation.
Damaged ESD bags used for storing components in Processor PCA Replacement Kits
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceFrames DirectClass IIFrames Direct Prescription Spectacle Lenses included in the frame brands
The firm has become aware through their optical laboratory supplier that prescription spectacle lenses within various frames failed to meet safety specification for shatter resistance. This could result in cracked or broken lenses.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceInnovasis, IncClass IIOryx Cervical Screw Caddy, Model Number BTA-172, as part of the Oryx Cervical Plate System - Product Usage: The Cervical Plate System is intended for use in anterior cervical fixation.
Cervical screw caddies have incorrect text markings for the 4.5mm Fixed and Variable rescue screws. The caddy location labeled as "Fixed" should be labeled as "Variable" and the caddy location labeled as "Variable" should be labeled as "Fixed. If user installs a fixed rescue screw instead of variable, the screw head may not be flush, it could back out, which could interfere with the cover screw.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBovie Medical CorporationClass IIRenuvion/ J-Plasma Precise Handpiece. Catalog numbers BVX-150B, BVX-270B, BVX-330B, BVX-270BPP, BVX- 330BPS, APYX-150B, APYX-270B, APYX-330B, APYX- 270BPP, and APYX-330BPS. Product Usage: for electrosurgical cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures.
Unexpected stress fractures on the shaft of the hand piece may result in fragmentation during clinical use.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBovie Medical CorporationClass IIRenuvion/ J-Plasma Precise Open Handpiece. Catalog numbers BVX-044-BPS, BVX-044-BPP, BVX-150-BPP, BVX-150-BPS, APYX-044-BPS, APYX-150-BPP, and APYX-150-BPS - Product Usage: for electrosurgical cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue during open surgical procedures.
Unexpected stress fractures on the shaft of the hand piece may result in fragmentation during clinical use.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceSkeletal Kinetics, LlcClass IICranio/Sculpt C, 10cc, Bone Void Filler, UDI: 00813845021129 - Product Usage: CRANIO/SCULPT C is a calcium phosphate bone void filler indicated for the repair or filling of neurosurgical burr holes, other cranial bone defects and craniotomy cuts with a surface area no larger than 25cm2. CRANIO/SCULPT C may be used in the restoration or augmentation of bony contours of the cranial bone skeleton.
Potential product mix-up. The recalling firm has determined that one unit of OsteoVation EX, 3cc that may not have been sterilized was inadvertently packaged as CranioSculpt C, 10cc.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DevicePhilips North America, LLCClass IIPhilips HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (Model number M4735A) - Product Usage: is for use in the hospital by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
The rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting in unexpected device behavior including: 1) The device may not turn on; 2) The device may not perform the selected function;3) The device may deliver a shock with an energy level different than the setting selected by the user. In any of these scenarios, appropriate therapy delivery may be delayed.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceW L Gore & Associates, Inc.Class IIConformable Thoracic Stent Graft, Rx only, Sterile EO - Product Usage: This device is intended for endovascular repair of lesions of the descending thoracic aorta.
The incorrect label was placed on both the primary and secondary package.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceCardinal Health Inc.Class IIStrep B Carrot Broth One-Step, 16x100mm Tube, 6ml, Item code Z46BX - Product Usage: Intended to detect Group B Streptococcus (GBS) from anovaginal specimen collected from pregnant women. If pregnant woman is positive for GBS colonization, this will indicate a need for treatment prior to vaginal delivery in order to prevent infection of the neonate.
Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved temperature ranges. Using these temperature abused products may result in misdiagnosis of the patient.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceCardinal Health Inc.Class IIProfessional Urine Drug Control, Item code 88010 - Product Usage: The Alere Professional Cup Urine Drug Controls are compatible with all quantitative and qualitative drug detection procedures which are sufficiently sensitive to detect the control constituents.
Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved temperature ranges. Using these temperature abused products may result in misdiagnosis of the patient.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceCardinal Health Inc.Class IIB-Hydroxybutyrate LiquiColor, Item code CH2440058 - Product Usage: Product is used for the quantitative determination of B-Hydroxybutyrate in human serum or plasma.
Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved temperature ranges. Using these temperature abused products may result in misdiagnosis of the patient.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & Co.Class IIBD BBLTM Gram Stain Kit with Stabilized Iodine-- IVD For the differential staining of bacteria, Catalog Number: 212539 - Product Usage: Gram Stain Kits and Reagents are used to stain microorganisms from cultures or specimens by the differential Gram method.
May exhibit increased levels of artifacts which could be difficult to distinguish from gram positive cocci, increased levels of artifacts could result in a false-positive Gram stain
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