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.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceSmith & Nephew, Inc.Class IIBirmingham Hip Resurfacing Acetabular Cup with Impactor: (a) Size 56 mm, REF 74120156 (b) Size 64 mm, REF 74120164 (c) Size 54 mm, REF 74122154 (d) Size 58 mm, REF 74122158 (e) Size 60 mm, REF 74122160 (f) Size 62 mm, REF 74122162
The affected devices are manufactured to the same design specification as products intended for sale and use in the US but do not contain the FDA approved labeling (i.e., IFU and Patient Information Brochure). The affected devices were distributed in the US with the IFU intended for use outside of the US
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceSmith & Nephew, Inc.Class IIBirmingham Hip Resurfacing Femoral Head: (a) Size 58 mm, REF 74121158 (b) Size 56 mm, REF 74123156
The affected devices are manufactured to the same design specification as products intended for sale and use in the US but do not contain the FDA approved labeling (i.e., IFU and Patient Information Brochure). The affected devices were distributed in the US with the IFU intended for use outside of the US
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceDatex-Ohmeda, Inc.Class IICARESCAPE R860 ventilators with software version 10SP05 Product Usage: The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is designed to provide mechanical ventilation or support to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients weighing 0.25 kg and above. The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is a microprocessor based, electronically controlled, pneumatically driven ventilator that includes integrated monitoring of FiO2, airway pressure, flow, and volume. Additional respiratory gas monitoring capabilities are supported throug
Potential for the display processor to experience an unexpected failure.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceTriMed Inc.Class IINitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Small-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-08x08; b) ES-10x10; c) ES-10x13; d) ES-12x10; e) ES-15x12; f) ES-10x14; g) ES-10x15
During a retrospective review of sterilization records, TriMed has determined that evidence of quarterly dose audits/verification required to comply with the regulations could not be found. Sterilization records indicate that all lots of staples were irradiated to at least the defined dose. There is a risk that this issue could result in patient infection if not properly sterilized.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceTriMed Inc.Class IINitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Small-Asymmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-10x13x15; b) ES-10x16x19; c) ES-10x17x19; d) ES-12x13x15; e) ES-12x15x17; f) ES-12x16x19; g) ES-15x13x16
During a retrospective review of sterilization records, TriMed has determined that evidence of quarterly dose audits/verification required to comply with the regulations could not be found. Sterilization records indicate that all lots of staples were irradiated to at least the defined dose. There is a risk that this issue could result in patient infection if not properly sterilized.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceTriMed Inc.Class IINitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Large-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-18x14; b) ES-20x20; c) ES-25x22
During a retrospective review of sterilization records, TriMed has determined that evidence of quarterly dose audits/verification required to comply with the regulations could not be found. Sterilization records indicate that all lots of staples were irradiated to at least the defined dose. There is a risk that this issue could result in patient infection if not properly sterilized.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceTriMed Inc.Class IINitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Large-Asymmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-18x15x17; b) ES-18x17x19
During a retrospective review of sterilization records, TriMed has determined that evidence of quarterly dose audits/verification required to comply with the regulations could not be found. Sterilization records indicate that all lots of staples were irradiated to at least the defined dose. There is a risk that this issue could result in patient infection if not properly sterilized.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceParagon 28, Inc.Class IIP28 JAWS Nitinol Staple System kits are designed for use in an osteotomy, arthrodesis and fragment fixation of bones and joints of the foot including fixation of small bone fragments.
Missing drill guide as stated in the package.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIThe BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting, and processing blood in a closed tube. The buffered sodium citrate additive provides an anticoagulated specimen that may be used for clinical laboratory coagulation assays.
Approximately 3.4% of BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tubes (2.7mL) (light blue top tube) will exhibit over fill draw volumes from ~11-14%.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIThe BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting, and processing blood in a closed tube. The buffered sodium citrate additive provides an anticoagulated specimen that may be used for clinical laboratory coagulation assays.
Approximately 3.4% of BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tubes (2.7mL) (light blue top tube) will exhibit over fill draw volumes from ~11-14%.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIThe BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting, and processing blood in a closed tube. The buffered sodium citrate additive provides an anticoagulated specimen that may be used for clinical laboratory coagulation assays.
Approximately 3.4% of BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tubes (2.7mL) (light blue top tube) will exhibit over fill draw volumes from ~11-14%.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceQuantimetrix CorporationClass IIIDropper Plus Point-of-Care Urinalysis Dipstick Control kit The Quantimetrix Dropper Plus Point-of-Care Urinalysis Dipstick Control is intended as a control for urinalysis reagent strips, microalbumin, and creatinine by the listed test methods, and as a control for confirmatory tests such as K-CHECK and Ictotest reagent tablets, and for hCG methods.
The kits contained an incorrect lot of Dropper Plus Level 1 vials
- 2018-06-27FDA-DevicePENTAX of America IncClass IIC2 CryoBalloon Focal Catheter, REF FG-1009. C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System is used as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications.
The catheter alignment arrow printed onto the strain relief is not aligned with the detachment feature of the catheter connector, resulting in the potential for the catheter to be attached to the controller in the detach orientation. In this orientation, the catheter is not securely attached to the controller and may be partially (~1cm) ejected from controller.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceCyberonics, IncClass IIVNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000, v1.0 System
Certain Model 3000 programming events can result in miscalculation of parameters stored in the Models 103, 104, 105, and 106 generators. During these programming events, the miscalculations can lead to: " Delivery of more stimulation than intended, resulting in painful stimulation or other common side effects (Model 106 only); " No stimulation in the case of device disablement (Burst Watchdog Timeout), resulting in no therapy to the patient (Model 106 only); " Delivery of less stimulation than intended, resulting in therapeutic settings not being achieved within device specification (Models 103, 104, 105, or 106); and/or " Delays or absence of the 75% and 50% battery life indicators displayed by the programming software (Models 103, 104, 105, or 106).
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IIPerseus A500 Anesthesia Machine; Cat. no. MK06000 Product V Product Usage: Intended for use in anesthetizing adults, children, and neonates and can be used for automatic and manual ventilation, pressuresupported spontaneous breathing, and spontaneous breathing. Perseus is equipped with airway monitoring, gas measurement and device monitoring, O2 insufflation, and an anesthetic gas receiving system. Anesthesia is achieved through a mixture of pure oxygen and Air (medical compressed air) or
The Draeger anesthesia device may be able to dose 100% N2O. In the event of a fault, the S-ORC module would not prevent setting an N2O flow that would result in a hypoxic mixture from being dosed to the patient. Potential adverse outcomes include death of the patient.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IIApollo Anesthesia Machine; Cat. no. 8605310 Product Usage: Indicated as a continuous flow anesthesia system. The Apollo may be used for manually assisted or automatic ventilation, delivery of gases and anesthetic vapor, and monitoring of oxygen and CO2 concentration, breathing pressure, respiratory volume, and anesthetic agent concentration and identification. It is an inhalation anesthesia machine for use in operating, induction, and recovery rooms. It can be used with rebreathing systems,
The Draeger anesthesia device may be able to dose 100% N2O. In the event of a fault, the S-ORC module would not prevent setting an N2O flow that would result in a hypoxic mixture from being dosed to the patient. Potential adverse outcomes include death of the patient.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IIFabius GS MRI Anesthesia Machine; Cat. no. 8607300 Product Usage: Inhalation anesthesia machines for use in operating, induction and recovery rooms. They may be used with O2, N2O, and AIR supplied by a medical gas pipeline system or by externally mounted gas cylinders. Fabius series machines are equipped with a compact breathing system; providing fresh gas decoupling, PEEP, and pressure limitation. The following ventilation options are available: Volume Controlled Ventilation Pressure Contro
The Draeger anesthesia device may be able to dose 100% N2O. In the event of a fault, the S-ORC module would not prevent setting an N2O flow that would result in a hypoxic mixture from being dosed to the patient. Potential adverse outcomes include death of the patient.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IIFabius GS Tiro Anesthesia Machine; Cat. no. 8606000 Product Usage: Inhalation anesthesia machines for use in operating, induction and recovery rooms. They may be used with O2, N2O, and AIR supplied by a medical gas pipeline system or by externally mounted gas cylinders. Fabius series machines are equipped with a compact breathing system; providing fresh gas decoupling, PEEP, and pressure limitation. The following ventilation options are available: Volume Controlled Ventilation Pressure Contr
The Draeger anesthesia device may be able to dose 100% N2O. In the event of a fault, the S-ORC module would not prevent setting an N2O flow that would result in a hypoxic mixture from being dosed to the patient. Potential adverse outcomes include death of the patient.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IIFabius GS Premium Anesthesia Machine; Cat. no. 8607000 Product Usage: Inhalation anesthesia machines for use in operating, induction and recovery rooms. They may be used with O2, N2O, and AIR supplied by a medical gas pipeline system or by externally mounted gas cylinders. Fabius series machines are equipped with a compact breathing system; providing fresh gas decoupling, PEEP, and pressure limitation. The following ventilation options are available: Volume Controlled Ventilation Pressure Co
The Draeger anesthesia device may be able to dose 100% N2O. In the event of a fault, the S-ORC module would not prevent setting an N2O flow that would result in a hypoxic mixture from being dosed to the patient. Potential adverse outcomes include death of the patient.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceVascular Solutions, Inc.Class IIDrainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is intended for use in percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures.
The supplier of Drainer(R) centesis catheters notified Vascular Solutions, Inc. that there is a potential for certain production lots to contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Class IIBiograph mCT Systems: (a) Biograph mCT S(64)-3R, Material Number 10248669 Product Usage: The Siemens Biograph mCT and Biograph mCT Flow systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic information. The CT component produces cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-Ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at differen
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Molecular Imaging business line became aware, through our supplier that some laser cover windows may fall off a limited population of the Biograph mCT and Biograph mCT Flow systems.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIPart no. 690.380, Graphic Case F/7.3mm Cannulated Screw Set
Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIPart no. 690.379, Graphic Case F/6.5mm Cannulated Screw Set
Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceSynthes (USA) Products LLCClass IIPart no. 690.375, Graphic Case F/6.5mm & 7.3mm Combined Cannulated Screw Set
Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceStryker GmbHClass IIFarabeuf Clamp for 3.5mm Screws PRO, Catalog # 705463
Laser etching which indicates whether the device is in compression or distraction mode appears to be on the wrong side of the lever arm
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceC.R. Bard, Inc.Class IICritiCore Automated Urine Output and Temperature Monitor
Issues identified with the monitor including urine output measurement errors, temperature measurement errors and undesired alarms.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class II3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIRECON DRILL 6MM X 439MM; 14-443023 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class II3.2MM X 510MM COCR THD TIP; 14-443053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.
- 2018-06-27FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIBEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.
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