Medical device recalls
39226 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for medical devices — surgical equipment, monitors, diagnostic tools, implants, home health devices. Sourced from the FDA.
- 2019-01-16FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems NederlandsClass IIIngenia Elition S, Ingenia Elition X
During automatic tabletop movement, pressing and holding the Stop Table button may lead to an unexpected restart of the table movement.
- 2019-01-16FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IIVarious GE Magnetic Resonance System on-site software version Product Usage: Magnetic resonance imaging equipment for general diagnostic use
Possible incorrect software version loaded.
- 2019-01-16FDA-DeviceAgfa-Gevaert, N.V.Class IIDX-D 600 DIRECT RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM Product Usage: The DX-D 600 system is a ceiling mounted General Radiography X-Ray imaging system used in hospitals, clinics and medical practices by physicists, radiographers and radiologists to make, process and view static X-Ray radiographic images of the skeleton (including skull, spinal column and extremities), chest, abdomen and other body parts on adult, pediatric or neonatal patients.
After an upgrade of the software of the Overhead Tube Crane, there were isolated cases in which the Overhead Tube Crane movement does not stop when the movement button is released. Instead of stopping while the movement button is released, the Tube Head Crane moves to the intended position.
- 2019-01-09FDA-DeviceR & D Systems, Inc.Class IIIQuantikine¿ IVD¿ ELISA, Human sTfR Immunoassay kit. Product Usage: The QuantikineTM IVDTM sTFR Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay is intended for the measurement of sTfR concentration in human serum or plasma as an aid in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia, especially the differential diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease.
The Human sTfR Quantikine IVD ELISA Kit, catalog # DTFR1, lot P180151 was packed with the incorrect control data card number 750228.4.
- 2019-01-09FDA-DeviceUltradent Products, Inc.Class IIEnamelast Cool Mint/OT Varnish 5% NaF Mint Label Enamelast Unit Dose 200pk Cool Mint: Enamelast 5% Sodium Fluoride Unit Dose 200pk Kit - Cool Mint REF/UP 4352 Rx CONTENTS: 200 x 0.4 ml Unit Dose Label Enamelast Unit Dose 50pk Cool Mint: Enamelast 5% Sodium Fluoride Unit Dose 50pk Kit - Cool Mint REF/UP 4353 Rx CONTENTS: 50 x 0.4 ml Unit Dose Manufactured by Ultradent Products Inc. ****Label Enamelast Unit Dose 200pk Variety Pack - The Variety Pack (PN#4368) includes f
Dental varnish has the possibility of having an unpleasant and off flavor.
- 2019-01-09FDA-DeviceORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICSClass IIVITROS NT-proBNP Reagent, Cat No. 6802156 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. For the quantitative measurement of N-terminal pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) in human serum and plasma (EDTA or heparin) using the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System to aid in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure and for the risk stratification of acute coronary syndrome and congestive heart failure. T
The firm is extending their previous July 2018 recall to include additional product codes. Biased results may occur for these additional products at biotin concentrations which are lower than indicated in the current Instructions for Use.
- 2019-01-09FDA-DeviceORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICSClass IIVITROS HBeAg Reagent, Cat. No 6801819 Product Usage: For the in vitro qualitative detection of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) in human adult and pediatric (2 to 21 years old) serum from individuals who have symptoms of hepatitis or who may be at risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection using the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Test results, in conjunction with other serological and clinical information,
The firm is extending their previous July 2018 recall to include additional product codes. Biased results may occur for these additional products at biotin concentrations which are lower than indicated in the current Instructions for Use.
- 2019-01-09FDA-DeviceORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICSClass IIVITROS Anti-HBe Reagent Pack, Cat No. 6801816 Product Usage: For the in vitro qualitative detection of antibodies to hepatitis B e antigen (anti-HBe) in human adult and pediatric (2 to 21 years old) serum from individuals who have symptoms of chronic hepatitis and those who have recovered from HBV infection, using the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, the VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System. Further assessment of HBV infection (biochemical, serol
The firm is extending their previous July 2018 recall to include additional product codes. Biased results may occur for these additional products at biotin concentrations which are lower than indicated in the current Instructions for Use.
- 2019-01-09FDA-DeviceMedtronic Navigation, Inc.Class IStealthStation Cranial and Synergy Cranial Depth Gauge: StealthStation Cranial Optical Pocket Guide - Instructions for cranial procedures using optical localization StealthStation Cranial version 3.0, 3.1 CE 0344 Rx Only 2018-02 9735489 Revision 3 Medtronic Navigation, Inc. Biopsy Needle Kit (9733068) Note: This device is an accessory to your StealthStation System. . . The Biopsy Needle is a presterilized , single-use, side-cutting needle for cranial tissue biopsies. CE 0344 Rx Only 20
An incorrect display of the Biopsy Depth Gauge graphical representation in the Guidance View using Cranial software, which resulted in the biopsy of healthy tissue.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceElekta, Inc.Class IIMOSAIQ Oncology Information System Version 2.64. MOSAIQ is an oncology information system used to manage workflows for treatment planning and delivery
If a Setup field (CT, kV, MV or MVCT) is created by COPYING a treatment field or another setup field, then the copied field will have the same isocenter as the parent and that isocenter may not be the correct isocenter for imaging when it is sent to the machine.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceHologic, Inc.Class III-View¿ Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography, ASY-08109
Calibration issue not possible to visualize contrast uptake in the subtracted mammography images
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceMedtronic Inc.Class IIMedtronic MiniMed 630G 6025805-003_C, Rx Only Medtronic MiniMed 670G 6025805-005_B, Rx Only Medtronic MiniMed 640G (International)
Reports of occurrences in which insulin pumps with version 4.10 software have failed to make expected audio sounds during alerts, alarms or sirens. This could cause a user to miss system notifications, alarms or sirens associated with how the pump is working, and with high and low glucose alerts.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceRadiometer America IncClass IIABL800 analyzer, model numbers 393-800 and 393-801.
The analyzer software may cause a mis-match of patient demographics and test results when a certain sequence of events occur.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceMedical Action Industries IncClass IILaparotomy Sponge, XR No Loop, Single-Use, Sterile, 18'' x 18'' pre-washed with bands without handles, 5 sponges/pack, 40 packs/case. X-Ray Detectable, 1 Non-Absorbent outer wrap. intended use: Laparotomy sponges are intended for use inside the body, surgical incision, or for application to internal organs or structure to control bleeding, absorb fluid, or protect organs or structures from abrasions, drying, or contamination.
Potential compromise of product sterility due to breach of sterile barrier.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationClass IIGEM Coupler Forceps, GEM4183C, packaged individually.
Potential presence of rust on Coupler Forceps (GEM4183C).
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceRAYSEARCH LABORATORIES ABClass IIRayStation 3.5, RayStation 4.0, RayStation 4.5, RayStation 4.7, RayStation 5, RayStation 6, RayStation 7 and RayStation 8A
Isocenter shifts when using dose tracking in RayStation 3.5, RayStation 4.0, RayStation 4.5, RayStation 4.7, RayStation 5, RayStation 6, RayStation 7 and RayStation 8A. In these versions, isocenter shifts in dose tracking are incorrectly interpreted according to the DICOM patient coordinate system.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceHowmedica Osteonics Corp.Class IIHydroSet XT Injectable HA Bone Cement, REF 897005, STERILE
Incorrect expiry date of 9-Feb-20 Correct expiry date is 30-Aug-19
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceHowmedica Osteonics Corp.Class IIHydroSet XT Injectable HA Bone Cement, REF 897003, STERILE
Incorrect expiry date of 17-Dec-19 Correct expiry date is 11-Aug-19
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceTosoh Bioscience IncClass IIST AIA-PACK ACTH (ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in human EDT A plasma. Measurements of ACTH are used in the differential diagnosis and treatment of certain disorders of the adrenal glands such as Cushing's syndrome, adrenocortical insufficiency and the ectopic ACTH syndrome.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceTosoh Bioscience IncClass IIST AIA-PACK Homocysteine (HCY) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of homocysteine in human serum, heparinized plasma or EDT A plasma on TOSOH AIA System Analyzers. Homocysteine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hyperhomocysteinemia or homocysteinuria.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceTosoh Bioscience IncClass IIST AIA-PACK Testosterone (TES) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of testosterone in human serum on specific Tosoh AIA System analyzers. Measurement of testosterone is used to aid in the diagnosis and management of conditions involving excess or deficiency of this androgen.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceTosoh Bioscience IncClass IIST AIA-PACK FT3 (FT3: Free Triiodothyronine) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of Free Triiodothyronine (FT3) in human serum or heparinized plasma on specific Tosoh AIA System analyzers.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceTosoh Bioscience IncClass IIAIA-PACK Folate (FOL) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of folate in human serum on Tosoh AIA System analyzers.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceTosoh Bioscience IncClass IIAIA-PACK B12 (Vitamin B12) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of vitamin B12 (B12) in human serum on Tosoh AIA System analyzers.
Potential for fluorescein interference to cause inaccurately elevated results for certain Tosoh AIA assays
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceIn2bones USA, LLCClass IINeoSpan SuperElastic Compression Staple w/Instruments, Size 10x10x10, Part Number T50 SN010
The NeoSpan Compression Staple (10x10x10) kits from two lots contain the wrong size drill bit. They contain a 3mm drill bit instead of a 2mm drill bit.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceAbbott Ireland Diagnostics DivisionClass IIAlinity i 25-OH Vitamin D Reagent Kit, List Number 08P4532
Abbott has become aware of a manufacturing issue that can result in damage to a bottle neck in some of the reagent cartridges found in the lots listed in Appendix A. If a bottle neck is damaged, it may cause a failure during the reagent loading process on the Alinity i instrument.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceAbbott Ireland Diagnostics DivisionClass IIAlinity i Progesterone Reagent Kit, List Number 08P3620
Abbott has become aware of a manufacturing issue that can result in damage to a bottle neck in some of the reagent cartridges found in the lots listed in Appendix A. If a bottle neck is damaged, it may cause a failure during the reagent loading process on the Alinity i instrument.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceAbbott Ireland Diagnostics DivisionClass IIAlinity i Estradiol Reagent Kit, List Number 07P5020
Abbott has become aware of a manufacturing issue that can result in damage to a bottle neck in some of the reagent cartridges found in the lots listed in Appendix A. If a bottle neck is damaged, it may cause a failure during the reagent loading process on the Alinity i instrument.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceAbbott Ireland Diagnostics DivisionClass IIAlinity i Total Beta-hCG Reagent Kit, List Number 07P5121
Abbott has become aware of a manufacturing issue that can result in damage to a bottle neck in some of the reagent cartridges found in the lots listed in Appendix A. If a bottle neck is damaged, it may cause a failure during the reagent loading process on the Alinity i instrument.
- 2019-01-02FDA-DeviceAbbott Ireland Diagnostics DivisionClass IIAlinity i Free T4 Reagent Kit, List Number 07P7030
Abbott has become aware of a manufacturing issue that can result in damage to a bottle neck in some of the reagent cartridges found in the lots listed in Appendix A. If a bottle neck is damaged, it may cause a failure during the reagent loading process on the Alinity i instrument.
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