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.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIAffixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814309320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packaging was already open.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIAffixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 300 mm, Item Number 814309300 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packaging was already open.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIAffixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814309260 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packaging was already open.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIAffixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 9 mm x 180 mm, Item Number 814309180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packaging was already open.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceCryoLife, Inc.Class IICryoPatch SG Pulmonary Hemi-Artery, 1 graft
The conduit length and branch length of a SG Pulmonary Hemi-Artery were switched on the product labeling. The graft labeling indicates the conduit length is 1.0cm and the branch length is 4.5cm.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceA M Systems IncClass IIDisposable Smooth Interior Tubing Material: Polyethylene EVA copolymer. This tubing is supplied non-sterile P/N: 1024920 Rev. 01 Low temperature smooth interior tubing is a disposable pulmonary equipment interconnect used in ventilation and aesthesia machines.
Some of the Disposable Smooth Interior Tubing may pull apart when stretched.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceCypress Medical Products LLCClass IIMcKesson Insulin Syringe 0.3mL 31GX5/16 Item Numbers: 102-SN310C31516P Product Usage: Indication of Use: Injection of U-100 insulin only.
Small hole at the end of the syringe is impeding suction of liquid.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceAS Software, Inc.Class IIAS-OBGYN Information System version 7.824.x
Any change made to current ultrasound machine software or hardware upgrades, adding or modifying custom fields, or adding a new Ultrasound Machine, must be tested prior to the use in production environment to ensure that ultrasound measurements are crossing over correctly to the AS system
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, IncClass IIAtellica IM CKMB Master Curve Material, Cat No. 10995534 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use for evaluating the ADVIA Centaur CKMB assay. This material is intended to be run singly as unknown samples after a two-point calibration has been performed on the system.
A potential bias was identified with certain kits compared to the internal standards.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, IncClass IIAtellica IM CKMB Calibrator, Cat No. 10995532 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use for evaluating the ADVIA Centaur CKMB assay. This material is intended to be run singly as unknown samples after a two-point calibration has been performed on the system.
A potential bias was identified with certain kits compared to the internal standards.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, IncClass IIADVIA Centaur CKMB Master Curve Material, Cat No. 07867768 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use for evaluating the ADVIA Centaur CKMB assay. This material is intended to be run singly as unknown samples after a two-point calibration has been performed on the system.
A potential bias was identified with certain kits compared to the internal standards.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, IncClass IIADVIA Centaur CKMB Calibrator 2-pack Japan, Cat No. 02562748 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating ADVIA Centaur systems CKMB assays.
A potential bias was identified with certain kits compared to the internal standards.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, IncClass IIADVIA Centaur CKMB Calibrator, Cat No. 09318028 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating ADVIA Centaur systems CKMB assays.
A potential bias was identified with certain kits compared to the internal standards.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceGE Medical Systems, LLCClass IIGE Healthcare MRI Systems, Software Version 15.x or HD 16 sold under the following product names: *ER*15T HDXT ECHOSPEED 16 CHANNEL, *OC*1.5T HDX ECHOSPEED 8 CHANNEL, *SC*1.5T HD TO HDX UPGRADE, *TR*15T HDXT 16CH, *TR*3.0T HDX TWINSPEED 16 CHANNEL, 1,5T HDXT, 1.5 HD TO HDX UPGRADE, 1.5 HDX, 1.5 HDX ECHOSPEED 16 CH, 1.5 HDX ECHOSPEED 8 CHANNEL, 1.5 HDXT, 1.5 HDXT-16 , 1.5 LX TO HDX 16C FORKLIFT UPG, 1.5 LX TO HDX 8C FORKLIFT UPG, 1.5 T UPGRADE TO HDX, 1.5EXCIT TO HDXT UPG, 1.5T HDX 16 CHAN
The latest on-site software version may not have been reinstalled at some sites after service activities were performed resulting in images possibly flipped left/right and/or there can be patient data mismatch.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceGE Medical Systems, LLCClass IIGE Healthcare MRI Systems, Software Version 12.x, sold under the following product names: SIGNA MR/I ECHOSPD W/ EXCITE, 1.5 HISPEED HD 8-CH 400-AP, MR GOLDSEAL 1.5T HD 8CH USED, UPGRADE 1.5 EXC-II TO EXC-III HD, SIGNA MR/I HISPD W/ EXCITE, 1.5 ECHOSPEED HD 16-CH 800-AP, 1.5 HISPEED HD 4-CH 200-AP, 1.5 TWINSPEED HD 8CH-400-AP, MR UPGRADE LX/HZ TO HD FOR NON LCC, 1.5 TWINSPEED HD 16CH-800-AP, 1-5T HDXT TWINSPEED 16 CHANNEL, SIGNA MR/I TWISP TR W/EXCITE, 3T HD 16CH-800-AP, 1.5 ECHOSPEED HD 4
The latest on-site software version may not have been reinstalled at some sites after service activities were performed resulting in images possibly flipped left/right and/or there can be patient data mismatch.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceGE Medical Systems, LLCClass IIGE Healthcare MRI Systems, Software Version 11.x, sold under the following product names: 1.5T CXK4 LCC MAGNET,1.5T EXCITE, 1.5T EXCITE E/S, 1.5T EXCITE GS, 1.5T EXCITE HYBRID, 1.5T EXCITE TWIN, 1.5T EXCITE UPGRAD, 1.5T HD ES/HS TR W/EXCITE, 1.5T MR MOBILE (SERIAL # R350), 1.5T SIGNA ECHOSPEED, 1.5T SIGNA EXCITE, 1.5T SIGNA EXCITE MRI, 1.5T SIGNA VIBRANT 16CH FIXED, 3.0T MRI TWINSPEED 8CH, 3.0T SIGNA EXCITE FIXED, 3.0T SIGNA EXCITE UPGRADE, 3T EXCITE, EX ES+8CH USED EXCITE, EXCITE 1.5T,
The latest on-site software version may not have been reinstalled at some sites after service activities were performed resulting in images possibly flipped left/right and/or there can be patient data mismatch.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceBesmed Health Business CorporationClass IIAmbu Aura40 Standard, Reusable Laryngeal Mask Catalog Number: 340300000
Ambu Aura40 Standard, Reusable Laryngeal Mask packaged in a pouch marked AuraStraight Silicone, Single Use Laryngeal Mask Sterile
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceCarl Zeiss Meditec AGClass IICarl Zeiss Meditec AG, Goeschwitzer Strasse 51-52 07745 Jena, Germany, IOLMaster 700, REF 1932-169 SN 1185393 2017-09-01
Calibration setting was incorrectly entered during manufacturing causing the optical coherence tomography (OCT) to obtain the incorrect two-dimensional images of ocular structures of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationClass IISPECTRUM IQ INFUSION SYSTEM WITH DOSE IQ SAFETY SOFTWARE, 3570009
If an operator attempts to manually program a Basic Infusion for a drug that is not included in the Drug Library using the Basic-Dose Mode, the operator will receive a false hard limit exceeded error, preventing him or her from programming the infusion.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceHelena Laboratories, Inc.Class II"Free and Total Protein S ELISA Kit" Cat. No. 5292 For use in the quantitation of free and total Protein antigen in citrated human plasma Contains: 96 Protein S: Ag Microwells, 3 x 0.5mL ELISA Reference Plasma, 1x12 mL Protein S Conjugate Solution, 1 x 60mL Sample Diluent, 1 x 13mL Substrate, 1 x 15mL Stopping Solution, 1 x 30mL Phosphate Buffered Saline, 1 x 2mL Free Protein S Reagent FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE LOT: 3-16- 5292 EXP: 2018-01-26 HELENA LABORATORIES BEAUMONT, TX Out
Internal components of the Protein S ELISA Antigen Kit (Lot: 3-16-5292) were mislabeled. The Protein S Conjugate Solution is labeled as Substrate, and the Substrate is labeled as Protein S conjugate.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceLiko ABClass IIMultirall(TM) 200Liko Strap Gripper P/N 3136250 overhead lift for patient transfer situations.
The products manufactured on 5/5/17 may be assembled incorrectly. If the incorrectly assembled products is used for patient transport, this could allow the patient to fall, resulting in potential injury to the patient.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceValeris Medical, LLCClass IIValeris Medical Apollo Medial Suture Anchor, Catalog Number MSA-4515, 4.5 x 15mm, each package contains (1) PEEK Screw, (1) #2 ForceBraid Blue, and (1) #2 ForceBraid White, 5 packages per container, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Valeris Medical, Marietta, GA.
The product was mislabeled as containing the incorrect type of suture.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceThoratec Switzerland GMBHClass IIThoratec CentriMag Motor, Model: 102956, a component of the Thoratec CentriMag Blood Pumping System and PediMag Blood Pumping System.
Reports of circulatory support system motor stopping. Motor stop can be attributed to a break of a wire or short circuit between wires within the electrical cable where the cable exits the motor cable bend protection.
- 2018-10-24FDA-DeviceOriGen Biomedical, Inc.Class IIReinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO; and ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO
The catheter failed the endotoxin testing.
- 2018-10-17FDA-DeviceAgfa Healthcare NVClass IIEnterprise Imaging Desktops Enterprise Imaging Desktops (Radiology Suite/Cardiology Suite) when deployed as a departmental Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) provides an interface for the acquisition, display, digital processing, annotation, review, printing, storage and distribution of multimodality medical images, reports and demographic information for diagnostic purposes within the system and across computer networks.
Adding an additional comparison study to the Clinical Side Bar in the Enterprise Imaging Diagnostics Desktop, can result in a change of the sort order of the studies in the Clinical Side Bar. The thumbnail images of the studies are no longer chronologically sorted with the most recent study at the top.
- 2018-10-17FDA-DeviceCooperSurgical, Inc.Class IIColpo-Pneumo Occluder, Part CPO-6
The seal of the sterile pouch may be compromised, thereby increasing the risk of infection.
- 2018-10-17FDA-DeviceBayer Medical Care, Inc.Class IICodan Filter (Codan catalog number BC 693) used with Medrad Patient Administration Sets (PAS) and Intego PET Infusion Systems Product Usage: 1.2 micron filter for use with Intravenous Administration Sets
Bayer has received reports of loose particulate in the filter when the dust cap is removed. Bayer conducted further testing confirming the dust cap may generate particulate which may potentially enter the fluid path.
- 2018-10-17FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare Finland OyClass IIGE Healthcare CARESCAPE Monitor B850 Product Usage: Intended uses of CARESCAPE B850 V2 in 510(k) countries [UR_CRSCP-1046]: The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is a multi-parameter high acuity patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas within a professional healthcare facility. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is indicated for monitoring of: -hemodynamic (including ECG, ST segme
When multiple CARESCAPEMonitor B450 or B850 units are connected to the same network and a network overload occurs for a prolonged time, the monitors may simultaneously restart as designed. The monitor restart will not be completed until the network issue has been corrected.
- 2018-10-17FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare Finland OyClass IIGE Healthcare CARESCAPE Monitor B450 Product Usage: Intended uses of CARESCAPE B450 in 510(k) countries [UR_CRSCP-885]: The CARESCAPE Monitor B450 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intrahospital transport within a professional healthcare facility. The CARESCAPE Monitor B450 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE Monitor B450 is indicated for monitoring of: -hemodynamic (including ECG
When multiple CARESCAPEMonitor B450 or B850 units are connected to the same network and a network overload occurs for a prolonged time, the monitors may simultaneously restart as designed. The monitor restart will not be completed until the network issue has been corrected.
- 2018-10-17FDA-DeviceWidex A/SClass IIWidex BABY hearing aid (referred to as BABY440), powered by zinc-air batteries size 10 Intended use: BABY440 is intended for, but not limited to, babies (0 to 3 years of age) to be used as air conduction amplification devices in everyday listening environments.
The reason for this field action is due to the mounting of a non-tamper-resistant (ordinary) battery drawer on some BABY440 hearing aids. The correct battery drawer is tamper-resistant and require a special tool to open it.
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