Medical device recalls

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.

Some DIOX-602 units currently in use within the United States do not meet the minimum SSD requirement of 18 cm.

A software update for Medtronic CareLink SmartSync Device Manager (SmartSync) is now available. The update eliminates the potential display of an erroneous electrical reset (pop-up) message upon interrogation with a SmartSync Device Manager. The erroneous message indicates an electrical reset has occurred. However, no reset has actually occurred and there are no parameter changes or loss of diagnostics. Prior to this software update, if an erroneous SmartSync message was displayed, confusion regarding the message could have caused a clinician to consider an unnecessary system revision. Medtronic has received 39 reports of this display error with two instances of unnecessary device explant through 30 April 2025.

A software update for Medtronic CareLink SmartSync Device Manager (SmartSync) is now available. The update eliminates the potential display of an erroneous electrical reset (pop-up) message upon interrogation with a SmartSync Device Manager. The erroneous message indicates an electrical reset has occurred. However, no reset has actually occurred and there are no parameter changes or loss of diagnostics. Prior to this software update, if an erroneous SmartSync message was displayed, confusion regarding the message could have caused a clinician to consider an unnecessary system revision. Medtronic has received 39 reports of this display error with two instances of unnecessary device explant through 30 April 2025.

Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. The use of this product may result in the incorrect product being selected. This could result in a revision surgery if used.

Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. The use of this product may result in the incorrect product being selected. This could result in a revision surgery if used.

Affected products contain Staphylococcus epidermidis instead of the expected Brevundimonas diminuta. This may cause the user's quality control to fail and delayed diagnosis for the patient.

Quality control (QC) drift when certain lots of Performance Verifiers (PVs) are used with certain lots of cholinesterase enzyme (CHE) slides. This drift occurs when the PVs are used 2-7 days after reconstitution; however, the label stability claims for the PV fluids is 7 days following reconstitution. This may lead to inaccurate QC results. The use of the PVs when the QC results are outside of the customer s established ranges could result in delayed results for patients due to the need to repeat QC testing or reconstitute new PV fluids and repeat testing. It could also result in erroneous patient results (small positive bias).

Quality control (QC) drift when certain lots of Performance Verifiers (PVs) are used with certain lots of cholinesterase enzyme (CHE) slides. This drift occurs when the PVs are used 2-7 days after reconstitution; however, the label stability claims for the PV fluids is 7 days following reconstitution. This may lead to inaccurate QC results. The use of the PVs when the QC results are outside of the customer s established ranges could result in delayed results for patients due to the need to repeat QC testing or reconstitute new PV fluids and repeat testing. It could also result in erroneous patient results (small positive bias).

Quality control (QC) drift when certain lots of Performance Verifiers (PVs) are used with certain lots of cholinesterase enzyme (CHE) slides. This drift occurs when the PVs are used 2-7 days after reconstitution; however, the label stability claims for the PV fluids is 7 days following reconstitution. This may lead to inaccurate QC results. The use of the PVs when the QC results are outside of the customer s established ranges could result in delayed results for patients due to the need to repeat QC testing or reconstitute new PV fluids and repeat testing. It could also result in erroneous patient results (small positive bias).

Quality control (QC) drift when certain lots of Performance Verifiers (PVs) are used with certain lots of cholinesterase enzyme (CHE) slides. This drift occurs when the PVs are used 2-7 days after reconstitution; however, the label stability claims for the PV fluids is 7 days following reconstitution. This may lead to inaccurate QC results. The use of the PVs when the QC results are outside of the customer s established ranges could result in delayed results for patients due to the need to repeat QC testing or reconstitute new PV fluids and repeat testing. It could also result in erroneous patient results (small positive bias).

Due to manufacturing error, Intraosseous device built-in stabilizer may not be released properly after deployment and insertion.

Due to manufacturing error, Intraosseous device built-in stabilizer may not be released properly after deployment and insertion.

Due to a manufacturing issue, disinfecting cap for needle-free connectors may have an incomplete seal between the foil lid and plastic container, which may result in isopropyl alcohol evaporation from the sponge, which may result in inadequate disinfection.

Beckman Coulter has received complaints of erroneous Vitamin B12 results when using Access Vitamin B12 Reagent lot 439850. The affected reagent lot may cause erroneously low or high Vitamin B12 results, leading to a delayed or improper diagnosis and/or repeat testing.

Eye syncing issues causing the device to be inoperable. Unable to be repaired due to discontinuation of support for the Pico 2 platform, which was no longer in production or serviceable as of August 31, 2023.

The remote interlock connector, which is required by 21 CFR 1040.10(f)(3), in the remote stop box was not installed the connector or was mechanically installed but not wired. The labels placed on the projectors do not meet requirements specified in 21 CFR 1010.4 (Variances), 21 CFR 1010.2 (Certification), 21 CFR 1010.3 (Identification) and 21 CFR 1040.10 (g)(Labelling requirements). The identification label does not include the date of manufacture as required by 21 CFR 1010.3. The corrective action plan covers three families of laser light show of projectors: DIODE. CLUB and PURE with three different hardware configurations such as the number of the number of RJ45 ports, radiant power of emissions and network configurations. No specific user manuals were provided to each model family as required by 21 CFR 1040.10(h)(1) (Informational requirements (1) User information). The Quality Control test did not validate the manual reset function to enable resumption of laser radiation emission from Class IV laser projectors after an interruption caused using a remote interlock. No supplemental product reports, as required according to 21 CFR 1002.11.

The remote interlock connector, which is required by 21 CFR 1040.10(f)(3), in the remote stop box was not installed the connector or was mechanically installed but not wired. The labels placed on the projectors do not meet requirements specified in 21 CFR 1010.4 (Variances), 21 CFR 1010.2 (Certification), 21 CFR 1010.3 (Identification) and 21 CFR 1040.10 (g)(Labelling requirements). The identification label does not include the date of manufacture as required by 21 CFR 1010.3. The corrective action plan covers three families of laser light show of projectors: DIODE. CLUB and PURE with three different hardware configurations such as the number of the number of RJ45 ports, radiant power of emissions and network configurations. No specific user manuals were provided to each model family as required by 21 CFR 1040.10(h)(1) (Informational requirements (1) User information). The Quality Control test did not validate the manual reset function to enable resumption of laser radiation emission from Class IV laser projectors after an interruption caused using a remote interlock. No supplemental product reports, as required according to 21 CFR 1002.11.

The remote interlock connector, which is required by 21 CFR 1040.10(f)(3), in the remote stop box was not installed the connector or was mechanically installed but not wired. The labels placed on the projectors do not meet requirements specified in 21 CFR 1010.4 (Variances), 21 CFR 1010.2 (Certification), 21 CFR 1010.3 (Identification) and 21 CFR 1040.10 (g)(Labelling requirements). The identification label does not include the date of manufacture as required by 21 CFR 1010.3. The corrective action plan covers three families of laser light show of projectors: DIODE. CLUB and PURE with three different hardware configurations such as the number of the number of RJ45 ports, radiant power of emissions and network configurations. No specific user manuals were provided to each model family as required by 21 CFR 1040.10(h)(1) (Informational requirements (1) User information). The Quality Control test did not validate the manual reset function to enable resumption of laser radiation emission from Class IV laser projectors after an interruption caused using a remote interlock. No supplemental product reports, as required according to 21 CFR 1002.11.

Potential for faulty devices as a result of depleted batteries.

Certain Spectrum infusion pumps may have an incorrect version of software.

Certain Spectrum infusion pumps may have an incorrect version of software.

Due to the potential that some units within specific lots were damaged during the manufacturing process. The area of damage is within the same area of the lidding. While the damage in the lidding is visibly noticeable, due to risk of sterility being compromised.

Due to the potential that some units within specific lots were damaged during the manufacturing process. The area of damage is within the same area of the lidding. While the damage in the lidding is visibly noticeable, due to risk of sterility being compromised.

Due to the potential that some units within specific lots were damaged during the manufacturing process. The area of damage is within the same area of the lidding. While the damage in the lidding is visibly noticeable, due to risk of sterility being compromised.

Due to manufacturing error, digital analog rotational feature is 180 degrees off.

Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.

Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.

Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.

Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.