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.
- 2019-12-04FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIASI 2.0 Calcar Trimmer Shaft for Use with Biomet¿ Rasp, Model Number 110032331
The potential that the end of the shaft could fail to effectively mate with the broach with the Calcar Planar Shaft instrument, part number 110032331.
- 2019-12-04FDA-DeviceBeckman Coulter, Inc.Class IIUniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer (DxH SMS) and UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer II (DxH SMS II) - Product Usage: The intended use is as follows: The DxH Slidemaker Stainer is a fully automated slide preparation and staining device that aspirates a whole-blood sample, smears a blood film on a clean microscope slide, and delivers a variety of fixatives, stains, buffers, and rinse solutions to that blood smear.
When the UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer and UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer II dispense probe is slightly bent, there is a potential for cell carryover from the previous sample, and erroneous results could be reported from the slide review. Erroneous results may be reported from the laboratory which may trigger unnecessary or inappropriate patient treatment.
- 2019-12-04FDA-DeviceHowmedica Osteonics Corp.Class IIStryker X-Change Medial Wall Mesh Small (6-Petal)-Intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint REF 0942-8-025
Boxes of the 6-Petal X-Change Wall Mesh Small (Part # 0942-8-025) contain the 4-Petal X-Change Wall Mesh Small (Part # 0942-8-015)
- 2019-12-04FDA-DeviceMedline Industries IncClass IIEVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips, 1 test strip per foil pouch, 50 foil pouches per box, 12 boxes per case.
Incomplete seal and premature expiration of individually packaged Blood Glucose Test Strips.
- 2019-12-04FDA-DeviceRocket Medical PlcClass IIRocket KCH Fetal Bladder Drainage Catheter Model: R57405
A complaint was received regarding kinking of the device prior to use. If a device is kinked it cannot be used. In addition, the company became aware that the device had been used for pleural drainage, which is not included in the device indications.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceNeocis Inc.Class IINeocis Guidance System Fiducial Array - Product Usage: The Neocis Guidance System (NGS) is a computerized navigational system intended to provide assistance in both the planning (pre-operative) and the surgical (intraoperative) phases of dental implantation surgery. The system provides software to preoperatively plan dental implantation procedures and provides navigational guidance of the surgical instruments. Fiducial Arrays are plastic parts that contain metal beads, which serve as the fiducia
The Fiducial Array may mismatch their measurement files resulting in failed landmark check.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceApplied Medical Resources CorpClass IIGelPOINT Path Transanal Procedural Pack with Epix Electrosurgical L-Hook with Smoke Evacuation, 4x5.5cm and 5mm x 42cm REF TA211 Product Usage: The GelPOINT Path Transanal Access Platform is indicated for multiple instrument or camera access through the anus to perform various diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures by using additional instruments.
Unintentional shifting of the tip insulation of the firm's electrosurgical probes.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceApplied Medical Resources CorpClass IIEpix Electrosurgical Probes with Smoke Evacuation, Angled L-Hook Tip, 5mm x 42 cm REF CW002 QTY: 1 - Product Usage: The Epix Electrosurgical Probe with Smoke Evacuation is intended to deliver energy from an independent monopolar electrosurgical generator to cut and coagulate tissue during laparoscopic surgical procedures where the device is introduced into the body through a cannula. The device may be used for the evacuation of smoke created by electrosurgery at the surgical site.
Unintentional shifting of the tip insulation of the firm's electrosurgical probes.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceNucryo Vascular Inc.Class IIThe PolarCath Balloon Catheter consists of a coaxial catheter shaft with two concentric, non-compliant balloon systems mounted at the distal tip (balloon within a balloon design). The catheter is available in various working lengths and appropriate balloon diameters and lengths. The balloon has radiopaque markings to assist in balloon placement and to visualize proper expansion of the inflated balloon. The catheter tip is tapered to facilitate entry into peripheral arteries and across lesions. T
Peripheral Dilation Catheters that were E-Beam Sterilized were inadvertently mislabeled with EO sterilized labels.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IIPneumothorax Tray, Catalog No. C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, GPN G56537 - Product Usage: The modified Wayne Pneumothorax Set is used for the relief of simple, spontaneous, iatrogenic, and tension pneumothorax.
Lidstock perforation line may be over the sterile area of the tray, when it should be on the lip of the tray, potentially compromising the sterility of the device.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceAngiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)Class IIXCELA, 8F SINGLE PLASTIC PORT FILLED, VALVED, UPN H965440400, Cat. No. 44-040 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for administration of fluids including but not limited to hydration fluids, chemotherapy, analgesics, nutritional therapy and blood products. The device is also indicated for blood specimen withdrawal.
Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implantation procedure.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceAngiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)Class IIBIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC FILLED; VALVED, UPN H965440220, Cat. No. 44-022
Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implantation procedure.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceAngiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)Class IIBIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC NON-FILLED; VALVED, UPN H965440210, Cat. No. 44-021 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for administration of fluids including but not limited to hydration fluids, chemotherapy, analgesics, nutritional therapy and blood products. The device is also indicated for blood specimen withdrawal.
Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implantation procedure.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceAngiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)Class IIBIOFLO 8F SINGLE TITANIUM NON- FILLED; VALVED, UPN H965440250, Cat. No. 44-025 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for administration of fluids including but not limited to hydration fluids, chemotherapy, analgesics, nutritional therapy and blood products. The device is also indicated for blood specimen withdrawal.
Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implantation procedure.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceAngiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)Class IIBIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC FILLED; NON-VALVED, UPN H965440140, Cat. No. 44-014 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for administration of fluids including but not limited to hydration fluids, chemotherapy, analgesics, nutritional therapy and blood products. The device is also indicated for blood specimen withdrawal.
Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implantation procedure.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD Posiflush Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes Catalog Number: 306575 (Canada only)
Limited number of syringes labeled Posiflush Experimental Product and Not for Human Use being mixed with standard BD Posiflush Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD Posiflush Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes Catalog Number: 306547
Limited number of syringes labeled Posiflush Experimental Product and Not for Human Use being mixed with standard BD Posiflush Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DevicePhilips North America, LLCClass IIHeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor, Model 861290
The rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting in unexpected device behavior. These behaviors include: The device may not turn on; The device may not perform the selected function; The device may deliver a shock with an energy level different from the setting selected by the user.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceTeleflex MedicalClass IIWECK Hem-O-Lok AutoEndo5, 5mm Automatic Endoscopie Hem-o-lok Applier, REF 543965 Automatic Endoscopic Surgical Ligating Clip Appliers are delivery devices for Hem-o-lok ML non-absorbable polymer ligating clips
Certain clip appliers have an increase in misloading and/or jamming related complaints that may be due to a discrepancy in the specification a component. Misloading and/or jamming may lead to clips falling out of the applier, clip breakage, or the jaws becoming locked in a partially closed position (jammed).
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceTeleflex MedicalClass IIWECK AutoEndo5, Automatic Hem-O-Lok Clip Applier, REF AE05ML Automatic Endoscopic Surgical Ligating Clip Appliers are delivery devices for Hem-o-lok ML non-absorbable polymer ligating clips
Certain clip appliers have an increase in misloading and/or jamming related complaints that may be due to a discrepancy in the specification a component. Misloading and/or jamming may lead to clips falling out of the applier, clip breakage, or the jaws becoming locked in a partially closed position (jammed).
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceAMD Medicom Inc.Class IIMEDICOM SAFEMASK PREMIER PLUS ASTM LEVEL 3 MASKS, Item Code 2042
Due to an error on the packaging line, some level 2 masks may have been packed in some level 3 mask boxes. The two masks are visually indistinguishable, causing the risk of using a mask with a lower protection level than intended.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceAMD Medicom Inc.Class IIMEDICOM SAFEMASK PREMIER PLUS ASTM LEVEL 2 MASKS, Item Code 2040
Due to an error on the packaging line, some level 2 masks may have been packed in some level 3 mask boxes. The two masks are visually indistinguishable, causing the risk of using a mask with a lower protection level than intended.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceHager & Meisinger GmbhClass IISingles carbides by Meisinger, US-No: 245, Sterile R, cylinder round end; US-No 245; Reference: HMUN245-009; Shank: FG/314; Head Size 1/10mm: 009,Head Length/mm:
Incorrect packaging; There is a potential that a 1.0 mm carbide blade was packaged in a 0.9 mm carbide blade packaging.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceBeckman Coulter Inc.Class IIAutoMate 1250, Sorter with Aliquot Module - UDI: 15099590364106; Model #ODL25125 Automate 2550, High Speed Sorter with Aliquot Module - UDI: 15099590364083 , Model #ODL25255
Beckman Coulter has identified a case where a customer using the microltiterplate kit option without a sorting drive encountered a cross-contamination of samples when a connection time-out occurred between the system and Laboratory Information System (LIS) .
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IITorcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in giographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.
The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IITorcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in giographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.
The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IITorcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in giographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.
The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IITorcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in giographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.
The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IITorcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in giographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.
The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.
- 2019-11-27FDA-DeviceCook Inc.Class IITorcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in giographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.
The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.
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