Medical device recalls

Lens blisters may have an incomplete or leaking seal which may render them unsterile.

Lens blisters may have an incomplete or leaking seal which may render them unsterile.

Due to defects (bubbles/voids) identified during standard finished goods testing

Potential for functionality issue that supports the Over labeling feature and could lead to possible false negative results.

The firm issued a field safety notice after becoming aware of three lots of products not having quarterly dose audits being completed on time in the first quarter of 2024. Routine lot by lot testing was completed properly however the quarterly dose audit (sampling/testing to monitor the gamma sterilization process and confirm the validated parameters remain effective to assure sterility and bioburden reduction per requirements) was not completed on time.

Affected convenience kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators, which were recalled by BD due to potential to exhibit an open seal on its packaging. This may constitute a breach to sterility, which may in turn lead to the infection related harms for the patient.

Affected convenience kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators, which were recalled by BD due to potential to exhibit an open seal on its packaging. This may constitute a breach to sterility, which may in turn lead to the infection related harms for the patient.

Affected convenience kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators, which were recalled by BD due to potential to exhibit an open seal on its packaging. This may constitute a breach to sterility, which may in turn lead to the infection related harms for the patient.

Affected convenience kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators, which were recalled by BD due to potential to exhibit an open seal on its packaging. This may constitute a breach to sterility, which may in turn lead to the infection related harms for the patient.

A specific lot of bovine serum albumin (BSA) used for manufacturing of coated tubes (CT) that are included in the Estrone RIA kit lots caused different affinity of manufactured coated tubes to patient samples, causing falsely increased assay results for the impacted Estrone RIA kits.

Bedside SpO2 Patient Monitoring System alarms not heard/recognized, resulting in: treatment delay, lack of low oxygen saturation response, respiratory failure, arrhythmia. Highlighting operator's manual: 1)For patient Safety don't silence/decrease alarm volume, 2)Sensor off alarm (no perfusion detected) is low priority alarm, 3)Set monitors to Homecare Mode outside of hospital/professional setting

The Bodor i Series products fail to meet certain applicable Federal standards, 21 CFR 1040.10(f)(1) and 21 CFR 1040.10(f)(2).

Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. Issued discovered via a customer complaint.

Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. Issued discovered via a customer complaint.

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Natus received two complaints of left side labeling show impedance for right side.

The HSG Procedure Trays and Endosee System Convenience Kits contain non-sterile iodine pouches, however the peel away lid labels incorrectly identify the iodine pouches as sterile.

The HSG Procedure Trays and Endosee System Convenience Kits contain non-sterile iodine pouches, however the peel away lid labels incorrectly identify the iodine pouches as sterile.

The HSG Procedure Trays and Endosee System Convenience Kits contain non-sterile iodine pouches, however the peel away lid labels incorrectly identify the iodine pouches as sterile.

Potential for bolts connecting the gearbox to the mounting flange of the C-arm to become loose.

GE HealthCare has become aware that gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning. As a result, acoustic levels can exceed 99dB, the limit established by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-2-33) when using hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB, as currently required in the Operator Manual.

GE HealthCare has become aware that gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning. As a result, acoustic levels can exceed 99dB, the limit established by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-2-33) when using hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB, as currently required in the Operator Manual.

GE HealthCare has become aware that gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning. As a result, acoustic levels can exceed 99dB, the limit established by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-2-33) when using hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB, as currently required in the Operator Manual.