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.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceLife Technologies, Corp.Class IIGibco Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), high glucose, Model Number 11965175. Tissue and cell culture medium.
It has been determined that the fill port tube seal integrity was compromised during the manufacture of the product lot. This may cause media to leak out of the primary sterile packaging into outer non-sterile dust cover packaging, and subsequently mold may grow in the pooled, leaked media.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceLife Technologies, Corp.Class IIGibco Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), high glucose, pyruvate, Model Number 11995115. Tissue and cell culture medium.
It has been determined that the fill port tube seal integrity was compromised during the manufacture of the product lot. This may cause media to leak out of the primary sterile packaging into outer non-sterile dust cover packaging, and subsequently mold may grow in the pooled, leaked media.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceLife Technologies, Corp.Class IIGIBCO CTS AIM V Serum-Free Media (SFM), Model Number 0870112BK. Tissue and cell culture medium.
It has been determined that the fill port tube seal integrity was compromised during the manufacture of the product lot. This may cause media to leak out of the primary sterile packaging into outer non-sterile dust cover packaging, and subsequently mold may grow in the pooled, leaked media.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceLife Technologies, Corp.Class IIGibco CTS OpTmizer T Cell Expansion Serum Free Medium, bag format, Model Numbers A1048503 and A1022103. Tissue and cell culture medium.
It has been determined that the fill port tube seal integrity was compromised during the manufacture of the product lot. This may cause media to leak out of the primary sterile packaging into outer non-sterile dust cover packaging, and subsequently mold may grow in the pooled, leaked media.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceBio-Rad Laboratories IncClass IIPR4100 Microplate Reader US, Catalog Number 45591587 Product Usage: The PR4100 Microplate Reader is a 96 well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorbance (optical density-OD) of liquid media. The instrument is intended to be used primarily for the in vitro diagnostic analysis of samples from the human body to obtain information oh physiological and pathological states.
The connector of the power supply was capable of fitting other components provided with the system. However, the voltage output of the reader power supply is incompatible with the other component and, if incorrectly connected, could result in irreparable damage to the system.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceOMNIlife science Inc.Class IIOMNI Hip System, ApeX-LNK Acetabular Inserts 0 degree, 4+mm offset, Product Codes: H6-14436, H6-13928 & H6-14836 Product Usage: The Apex Hip System is intended for primary or revision total hip replacement. The femoral hip stems and acetabular cups are intended for uncemented fixation and single use implantation. The Apex Acetabular Cup liners, standard and ApeX-LNK Poly, are intended for use with the Apex Modular Acetabular Cup, in combination with the Apex Modular, Apex K2, Apex K2 mid len
The Internal packaging, the pouch and patient labels are improperly labeled.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceAd-Tech Medical Instrument CorporationClass IIAD-TECH Medical Instrument Corporation Drill Sleeve Guides DSG-6-3-090-2.4N utilizing raw material (RM0677) from the following lots from vendor 00-0001062., AD0021502, AD0021628. Product Usage: The drill sleeve guides are accessories to the Ad-Tech Cranial Drill Bits. The Cranial Drill Bits and accessories are intended to be used for drilling holes in the skull for neurological procedures, such as brain biopsy, brain contacting electrode and electrode accessory device placement. The DSG-6.3-
The diameter of the drill sleeve guide raw material was found to be under tolerance, potentially resulting in the drill bit seizing in the guide during surgery.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceTactical Medical Solutions, Inc.Class IIBLAST Bandage, sterile.
Blast Bandages (part# BLAST) with Lot# 0617 were not terminally sterilized.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceForte Automation Systems IncClass IIPatient Positioning System with KRC2 controller using software versions 2.3.1 2.3.10 Product Usage: The patient positioning system is a SCARA designed robotic arm designed to position a patient for medical procedures prescribed by oncologists and others that require a high degree of accuracy and repeatability.
Communications between the Patient Positioning System and the accuracy filter can periodically fail with no clear indication to the operator.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceBard Medical DivisionClass IIArctic Sun Temperature Management System, Model 5000. The Arctic Sun¿ 5000 model is a non-invasive, thermal regulating system, indicated for monitoring and controlling patient temperature within a range of 32¿C to 38.5¿C (89.6¿F to 101.3¿F) in adult and pediatric patients of all ages.
An improper wiring connection on the chiller assembly may result in overheating of the connection and potential failure of certain components in the system.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceElekta, Inc.Class IIHexaPOD evo RT Couch Top (also known as HexaPOD evo Module), a component of the HexaPOD evo RT system. Product Usage: To support and aid in positioning a patient during radiation therapy
Upon completion of a 6D workflow, the HexaPOD evo Module may be in a tilted state if it is moved to the position used for 3D (non-iGUIDE) treatments resulting in incorrect patient positioning.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIPDS II (Polydioxanoe) Suture Dyed & Undyed-PDSII Undyed 45cm (18") 5-0 Single Armed PS-6 Prime Needle Product Code: Z511G (GTIN 10705031061347)
Products do not meet a tensile strength specification
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIPDS Plus Antibacterial Suture-PDS PLUS Undyed Suture 45cm (18") 5-0 Single Armed P-3 Prime Needle Product Code: PDP493G (GTIN 10705031203945)
Products do not meet a tensile strength specification
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIPDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture-PDS PLUS Undyed Suture 45cm (18") 4-0 Single Armed PS-4 Prime Needle Product Code: PDP507G (GTIN 10705031203983)
Products do not meet a tensile strength specification
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceBrewer Company, LLCClass IIAccess Hi-Low Exam Tables, Model 6501-XX
One lot, the wire harness was over-crimped on some of the connectors that go to the two vertical side switches on the exam table.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceHuman Design Medical LlcClass IIIVivo 65, Continuous Ventilator, Home Use, Cat. No. 204000 Product Usage: To provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation
Some Vivo 65 devices have an unreleased version of the Firmware upgrade tool.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceNobel Biocare Usa LlcClass IINobel Biocare 17¿ Multi-Unit Abutment, Conical Connection NP, 2.5mm, REF 36614. Product Usage: Intended to be used in the upper and lower jaw and used for supporting tooth replacements to restore chewing function. The Multi-Unit Abutments, in combination with endosseous implants, are indicated for multiple unit reconstructions when screw retrained prosthetics are preferred.
The product label has missing information, such as the lot number and expiration date, as well as other information.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceMedela IncClass IIInvia Motion Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System. Labeled as: a. Endure Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4010); b. 15 Days Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4012); c. 60 Days Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4014); d. Endure Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4020 ); e. 15 Days Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4022); f. 60 Days Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4024). Product Usage: The Invia Motion Negative Pr
Device may display a battery missing error.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceGE Medical Systems, LLCClass IIMR Surgical Suite Option Product The MR Surgical Option when integrated with the GE Signa¿ 3.0T or 1.5T magnetic resonance scanner (previously cleared K041476) can be used to produce head and whole body magnetic resonance images that are high resolution high signal-to-noise ratio, with short scan times. The Signa¿ Excite MR system with Surgical Option is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial sagittal, coronal and oblique images, spectroscopic images, and/or spectra
There is a potential safety issue with the table transfer release of the MR Surgical Suite System which may cause an unexpected loss of function of the patient transfer mechanism that allows the patient to be moved from the GE MR Surgical Table to the Maquet Magnus Surgical Table.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, IncClass IIArtis zee systems with Laird Cooling Unit for SSFD: Material # 7555118. Artis is an angiography system developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.
Due to a defective sealing, coolant may inflow into the electrical parts of the system cabinet, which could cause a short circuit and cause the system to shut down suddenly during an ongoing procedure
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, IncClass IIAXIOM Artis with Laird Cooling Unit for SSFD: Material # 7555118. Artis is an angiography system developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures.
Due to a defective sealing, coolant may inflow into the electrical parts of the system cabinet, which could cause a short circuit and cause the system to shut down suddenly during an ongoing procedure
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, IncClass IIARTIS Pheno, Fluoroscopic X-Ray system, Model Number 10849000
During manual LAO/RAO rotation at maximum speed or a combination of LAO/RAO and Cran/Caud rotation at maximum speed, the possibility exists for the safety monitoring within the system control to become activated. As a result, the C-arm stops the rotation and can drop up to 40 mm (1.6 ).
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IIBrivo XR385, model 5215463, Digital Diagnostic Radiographic System
The placing of weight on the VRAD detector, of the Brivo XR385 digital radiographic system, can introduce image artifacts, which can result in patient exam retakes.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceAbbott Laboratories, Inc.Class IICardioMEMS HF System Hospital and Patient Electronics Units: (a) Patient Electronics System, Model CM1100 (b) Hospital Electronics System, Model CM3000
Abbott is advising customers that a small number of CardioMEMS(R) Hospital Electronics Systems (Model CM3000) and Patient Electronics Systems (Model CM1100) may deliver a system error, known as Error 5. While this error message is intended to present if the electronics system exceeds a certain temperature, these units may deliver a false Error 5 message due to an incorrectly configured component within the device electronics.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Class IICORAIL Cementless Femoral Stem HA Coated Standard Size 11, Catalog No. 3L92511
Two lots of femoral stems were labeled as Size 11. However, they are actually Size 12. Potential adverse effects include poor joint mechanics, improper fit, loosening, and additional surgical procedure to correct. It may also result in an intraoperative fracture which could represent a surgical delay and additional procedures.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceOlympus Corporation of the AmericasClass IIUretero-reno fiberscope URF-P6RP6
Breakage of the endoscope's insertion tube bending section during surgical procedures.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceOlympus Corporation of the AmericasClass IIUretero-reno fiberscope URF-P6
Breakage of the endoscope's insertion tube bending section during surgical procedures.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceOlympus Corporation of the AmericasClass IIUretero-reno videoscope URF-V2 Uretero-reno videoscope URF-V2R
Potential breakage of the endoscope s insertion tube bending section during surgical procedures
- 2018-08-01FDA-DeviceIMPLANTCAST GMBHClass II2M insert 15degree for MUTARS RS cup and LUMiC TiN orthopedic hip implant acetabular component. Size 38/39 mm REF number 02423839 Size 42/44 mm REF number 02424244 Size 44/48 mm REF number 02424448 Size 46/52 mm REF number 02424652
Possibility that the retaining ring in the 2M inlay 15degree for MUTARS RS Cup and LUMiC TiN is incorrectly mounted.
- 2018-08-01FDA-DevicePhilips HealthcareClass IICentron Product Usage: Vascular,cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications,including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures. Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional and minimally invasive procedures (such as PTCA,stent placing,atherectomies), pacemaker implantat ions, and electrophysiology (EP). Non-vascular interventions such as drainages,biopsies and vertebroplasties procedures.
The first time an operator selects a new procedure type during a single examination,the shutter position resets to the open position for the new procedure type. If the shutters had previously been changed during the examination, that setting is not retained after the first time the procedure type is changed during a single examination.
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