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.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationClass IIPrismaflex Control Unit, software versions below 7.21
Communication error alarms may result in interruption of therapy, delay in therapy, or blood loss due to non-restitution of blood in the extracorporeal circuit.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceLife Technologies CorporationClass IICTSTM Essential 8 Medium
Component was not tested by the supplier for adventitious agents
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceLife Technologies CorporationClass IIStemPro¿ MSC SFM CTS"
Component was not tested by the supplier for adventitious agents
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceThermo Fisher Scientific (Monterrey)Class IICardinal Health Brand 120mL/53mm sterile, individual peel pouch specimen container with orange cap (100/pk) Catalog number: CHB13905
Cardinal Health branded specimen containers, may potentially contain plastic shavings on threaded surfaces between the closure and vial
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceThermo Fisher Scientific (Monterrey)Class IICardinal Health Brand 120mL/53mm sterile specimen container with orange cap, 75 pieces/pack, 4 packs/case Catalog number: CHB13904
Cardinal Health branded specimen containers, may potentially contain plastic shavings on threaded surfaces between the closure and vial
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceHitachi Medical Systems America IncClass IIHitachi Scenaria Whole-body X-ray CT System
There is a possibility that the cables to the controller unit may not be affixed properly, creating the potential for a cable to detach during scanning and eject from the system.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DevicePega Medical Inc.Class IISCFE (slipped capital femoral epiphysis) Knobs for Driver, 6.5mm and 7.3 mm Orthopedic surgical instrument component, for hip surgery
There is a potential for the screws to have become loosened during ultrasonic cleaning of the knobs and the screws may come out.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceOrtho-Clinical DiagnosticsClass IIVITROS chemistry Products K+ Slides, Catalog No. 8157596. MicroSlides which contain reagents in a dry, multi-layered form.
Users may experience intermittent slide dispense issues with some cartridges due to the anti-backup platen failing to advance inside the cartridge.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceOrtho-Clinical DiagnosticsClass IIVITROS chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Catalog No. 8445207 (which does NOT support Urine CL-). MicroSlides which contain reagents in a dry, multi-layered form.
Users may experience intermittent slide dispense issues with some cartridges due to the anti-backup platen failing to advance inside the cartridge.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceOrtho-Clinical DiagnosticsClass IIVITROS chemistry Products Cl- Slides, Catalog No. 6844471 (which supports Urine CL-). MicroSlides which contain reagents in a dry, multi-layered form.
Users may experience intermittent slide dispense issues with some cartridges due to the anti-backup platen failing to advance inside the cartridge.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceDatascope Corp.Class IILow Level Output Cable Interface to Philips Monitor For Use With Cardiosave and CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs), Part Number 0012-00-1589-03
One lot of "Low Level Output Cable - Interface to Philips Monitor" was received from the supplier with an incorrect cable in the packaging.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceOwen Mumford USA, Inc.Class IIPetfine Auto Injector, REF 3310VET
There is a possible assembly error on Autoject EI, lot number V14. This lot was packed into two products: AJ 1310, lot number V14 and AN 3310VET (branded as Petfine Auto Injector), batches V14.V976 & V14.W107
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceOwen Mumford USA, Inc.Class IIAutoject EI, REF AJ1310
There is a possible assembly error on Autoject EI, lot number V14. This lot was packed into two products: AJ 1310, lot number V14 and AN 3310VET (branded as Petfine Auto Injector), batches V14.V976 & V14.W107
- 2019-11-13FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems (Cleveland) IncClass IForte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes within the body for interpretation by medical personnel.
An issue with the Detector for the Forte Family of cameras may result in either detector 1 or detector 2 falling unimpeded vertically to the end stops of its travel limit.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems (Cleveland) IncClass IForte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes within the body for interpretation by medical personnel.
An issue with the Detector for the Forte Family of cameras may result in either detector 1 or detector 2 falling unimpeded vertically to the end stops of its travel limit.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems (Cleveland) IncClass IForte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes within the body for interpretation by medical personnel.
An issue with the Detector for the Forte Family of cameras may result in either detector 1 or detector 2 falling unimpeded vertically to the end stops of its travel limit.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems (Cleveland) IncClass IForte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes within the body for interpretation by medical personnel.
An issue with the Detector for the Forte Family of cameras may result in either detector 1 or detector 2 falling unimpeded vertically to the end stops of its travel limit.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems (Cleveland) IncClass IForte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes within the body for interpretation by medical personnel.
An issue with the Detector for the Forte Family of cameras may result in either detector 1 or detector 2 falling unimpeded vertically to the end stops of its travel limit.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceMedtronic Inc.Class IMinimed Model 503 Remote Transmitter (MMT-503, MMT-503EU, MMT-503NA, MMT-503US) for use with the MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump (MMT-523/723, MMT-523K/723K, MMT-551/751, MMT-554/754, MMT-522/722, MMT-522K/722K, MMT-515/715, MMT-512/712, MMT-511)
There is a potential security vulnerability related to the use of the remote controller accessories with the insulin pumps.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceMedtronic Inc.Class IMinimed Model 500 Remote Control (MMT-500, MMT-500RU, MMT-500RUS, MMT-500RSE, MMT-500RCH, MMT-500RDE, MMT-500REU, MMT-500RFR, MMT-500RGB, MMT-500RIL, MMT-500RNL) for use with the MiniMed 508 Insulin Pump (MMT-508).
There is a potential security vulnerability related to the use of the remote controller accessories with the insulin pumps.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceMEDTECH SASClass IRosa Brain 3.0, Model No. ROSA 3.0. The device is delivered assembled in a wooden case and protected with plastic bubble and plastic film. Seals are put on the crate. The product is not shipped sterile. The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosurgeons.
The instrument holder may be sent on a trajectory that is not within the intended target. If it is not corrected, the associated device may be placed incorrectly.
- 2019-11-13FDA-DeviceTELEFLEX-MORRISVILLEClass IBabi.Plus 12.5 cm H2O Pressure Relief Manifold Catalog # 2691 for use with ventilators.
Device vented gas below the stated pressure.
- 2019-11-06FDA-DevicePOM Medical LLCClass IIPOM Procedural Oxygen Masks, Endoscopic, Conscious Sedation, Bronchoscopy Mask, as follows: (1) POM Medical, LLC, REF 1001-MM, High/Med Concentrations, Distributed by POM Medical, LLC, Moorpark, CA; (2) curaplex, REF 301-0318LT, Medium Concentration, Distributed by Sarnova HC, LLC's family of companies: Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Cardio Partners, Inc., Emergency Medical Products, Inc. & Tri-anim Health Services, Inc., Dublin, OH; and (3) POM Medical, LLC REF 1001-MF, High/Med Concentrations, Dist
Complaints were received on the product, such as the re-breather bag would not fill/inflate or the oxygen line pops off after the oxygen is turned on due to a clogged port.
- 2019-11-06FDA-DeviceImplant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLCClass IIImplant Direct Scan Adapter Assembly Replant platform for the following part numbers: 6035-09PT-M (3.5mmD)/UDI : 10841307123934,;6043-09PT-M (4.3mmD)/UDI : 10841307123941; and 6050-09PT-M (5.00mmD)/ UDI: 10841307123958
The action is being initiated due to incorrect assembly of the scan adapter . The result of the incorrect assembly could cause the clinician not to be able to capture the position and orientation of a dental implant(s) or lab analog during the digital scanning process which could result in a delay for the patient.
- 2019-11-06FDA-DeviceLABSTYLE INNOVATIONSClass IIDario Blood Glucose Monitoring System, Model No. 1015-05, running Android software versions 4.3.0-4.3.2
The Dario-Blood Glucose Tracker Android App versions 4.3.0-4.3.2 may experience duplicate logging of a blood glucose level reading.
- 2019-11-06FDA-DeviceAnewmed CorporationClass IIVarious products which were contract sterilized.
The contract sterilizer did not have adequate packaging data to support the 2-year shelf life.
- 2019-11-06FDA-DeviceDraegar Medical Systems, Inc.Class IIThe Infinity Acute Care System (IACS) Monitoring Solution with the Standalone Infinity M540 patient monitor. Model nos. MS25510, MS25520, MS26372.
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities may cause device to reboot, lose alarm functionality, and/or lose communication with cockpit and/or the Infinity Network.
- 2019-11-06FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IICardioLab/ComboLab Recording Systems
Potential for failure of the patient leakage current test. There is a potential that if another device with electrical connectivity (e.g., ablation device, ECG monitor) fails, then the CLab II Plus Amplifier will not prevent an electric current from completing a circuit, which could cause an electrical shock to a patient.
- 2019-11-06FDA-DeviceCenturion Medical Products CorporationClass IIPORT ACCESS INFUSION KIT - 1" NEEDLE Product Code: DYNDC2817
Supplier initiated recall of the GRIPPER Needles
- 2019-11-06FDA-DeviceCenturion Medical Products CorporationClass IIKit, Port Access Product Code: DYNDC1582A
Supplier initiated recall of the GRIPPER Needles
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