Medical device recalls
39229 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for medical devices — surgical equipment, monitors, diagnostic tools, implants, home health devices. Sourced from the FDA.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceSmiths Medical ASD Inc.Class IIPower PORT-A-CATH II, TRAY POWER PAC II. Labeled as: a. VEN, PU, 2.6MM, UL 8.5 FR/INTRO, VALVED (1/EA); b. VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, UL 8.5 FR/INTRO, VALVED (1/EA); c. VEN LP, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6 FR/INTRO, VALVED (1/EA); d. DL, LP, PU, 2.2MM, WING-LOCK, 7FR, INTRO (1/EA); e. DL, LP, PU, 3.2MM, WING-LOCK, 10 FR/INTRO (1/EA); f. DL, LP, PU, 2.2MM, WING-LOCK, 7FR/INTRO, VALVED (1/EA); g. DL, LP, PU, 3.2MM, WING-LOCK, 10 FR/INTRO, VALVED (1/EA)
Certain models and lots of PORT A CATH implantable port kits may have been misassembled. The kits may incorrectly contain a 6Fr or 6.5Fr size introducer instead of the correct 8.5Fr size introducer. The Power PORT A CATH II kit may also contain the incorrect locking collars in addition to the incorrect sized introducer.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceSmiths Medical ASD Inc.Class IIPORT-A-CATH II PS/Titan, Tray PAC II. Labeled as: a. VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, UL, 8.5FR/INTRO (1/EA); b. DL, LP, PU, 2.2MM, WING-LOCK, 7FR/INTRO (1/EA); c. DL, LP, PU, 3.2MM, WING-LOCK, 10FR/INTRO (1/EA)
Certain models and lots of PORT A CATH implantable port kits may have been misassembled. The kits may incorrectly contain a 6Fr or 6.5Fr size introducer instead of the correct 8.5Fr size introducer. The Power PORT A CATH II kit may also contain the incorrect locking collars in addition to the incorrect sized introducer.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IITunneLoc Tibial Fixation Device (Within an ACL Kit) Product Usage: To provide fixation of soft tissue grafts within the tibial tunnel during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and/or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction.
Gamma sterilization validation testing indicates the sterilization dose for the product may not be adequate.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IITunneLoc Tibial Fixation Device Product Usage: To provide fixation of soft tissue grafts within the tibial tunnel during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and/or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction.
Gamma sterilization validation testing indicates the sterilization dose for the product may not be adequate.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceStanbio Laboratory, LPClass IIRaPET¿ RF Latex Reagent used as a component in the following kits: RaPET RF (1155-100, Control# 173201 expiry 2019-04-30) RF Latex (1156-001, Control# 172224 expiry 2019-12-31) RF Latex (1155L-100B, Control # 172701 expiry 2019-09-30 and Control # 173262 expiry 2019-12-31) Product Usage: RaPET¿ RF is intended for the qualitative and semiquantitative detection of rhematoid factor in human serum. The latex slide test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
All patient serum samples yield a weakly positive test result.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceDiagnostica Stago, Inc.Class IISTA - Neoplastine¿ Cl Plus ¿ (ref. 00606) Product Usage: Manual or automated determination of the prothrombin time (PT).
Confirmed defect of homogeneity where some reagent vials will give prolonged Prothrombin Time (decreased PT%).
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceDiagnostica Stago, Inc.Class IISTA - Neoplastine¿ Cl ¿ (ref. 00605) Product Usage: Manual or automated determination of the prothrombin time (PT).
Confirmed defect of homogeneity where some reagent vials will give prolonged Prothrombin Time (decreased PT%).
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceDiagnostica Stago, Inc.Class IINeoplastine¿ Cl Plus ¿ (ref. 00375) Product Usage: Manual or automated determination of the prothrombin time (PT).
Confirmed defect of homogeneity where some reagent vials will give prolonged Prothrombin Time (decreased PT%).
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceDiagnostica Stago, Inc.Class IINeoplastine¿ Cl Plus @ (ref.00374) Product Usage: Manual or automated determination of the prothrombin time (PT).
Confirmed defect of homogeneity where some reagent vials will give prolonged Prothrombin Time (decreased PT%).
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Class IIACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound System Product Usage: The SC2000 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac, Neo-natal and Fetal Cardiac, Pediatric, Transespohageal, Adult Cephalic, Peripheral Vessel, Abdominal, Abdominal Intraoperative, Intraoperative Neurological, Musculo-skeletal Conventional, and Musculo-skeletal Superficial applications. The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures and calculation packages that provide information to
The application may underestimate the EROA (Effective Regurgitant Orifice Area) in comparison to the same patient results obtained with the 4Z1c volume transthoracic echocardiography transducer.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class II6.5mm x 125mm x 16mm Cannulated Screw, Item Number: 110009948 (UDI: (01)00887868111327 (17)270421 (10)120910) Product Usage: The 6.5/8.0mm Cannulated Screw System is part of a series of cannulated screws ranging from 4.0 to 8.0mm. Used in Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Pediatric femoral neck fractures, Tibial plateau fractures, SI joint disruptions, Intercondylar femur fractures, Subtalar arthrodesis, and Fixation of pelvis and iliosacral joint.
One lot of 3.5mm x 24mm Cortical Locking screws is labeled as 6.5mm x 125mm x 16mm Cannulated screws.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceHyphen BioMedClass IIZYMUTEST HIA MonoStrip IgGAM. Model Number: RK041D. Qualitative screening assay for the detection of heparin-dependent antibodies (IgG, IgM and IgA isotypes by ELISA. 32 Tests.
A voluntary recall is initiated for ZYMUTEST HIA lgGAM - Ref RK040D - Lot F1700415 and ZYMUTEST HIA MonoStrip lgGAM - Ref RK041D - Lot F1700416 because they may produce false positive results.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceHyphen BioMedClass IIZYMUTEST HIA IgGAM. Model Number: RK040D. Qualitative screening assay for the detection of heparin-dependent antibodies (IgG, IgM and IgA isotypes by ELISA. 96 Tests.
A voluntary recall is initiated for ZYMUTEST HIA lgGAM - Ref RK040D - Lot F1700415 and ZYMUTEST HIA MonoStrip lgGAM - Ref RK041D - Lot F1700416 because they may produce false positive results.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIGENDER SOLUTIONS NATURAL-KNEE FLEX SYSTEM FEMORAL COMPONENT¿ N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 2 RT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 3 LT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 4 LT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 4 RT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 5 LT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 5 RT Components with CSTi porous coating are indicated for uncemented or cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments undergoing primary surgery for rehabilitating knees damaged as a result of N
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIGENDER SOLUTIONS NATURAL-KNEE FLEX SYSTEM GENDER SOLUTIONS FEMALE (GSF) FEMORAL COMPONENT NONPOROUS¿ N-K FLX GSF NP FEM SZ 0 RT N-K FLX GSF NP FEM SZ 4 LT N-K FLX GSF NP FEM SZ 4 RT Components with CSTi porous coating are indicated for uncemented or cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments undergoing primary surgery for rehabilitating knees damaged as a result of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflam
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IICR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ C-L¿ CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ C-R¿ CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ D-L¿ CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ D-R¿ CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ E-L¿ CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ E-R¿ CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ F-L¿ CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ F-R¿ CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ G-L¿ CR-FLEX GSK PRECOAT SZ G-R¿ " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis. - Previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or fun
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IICR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ C-R MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ D-L MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ D-R MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ E-L MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ E-R MINUS¿¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ F-L MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ F-R MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ G-L MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ G-R MINUS¿ " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis. - Previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or function. - V
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IINEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE F, RIGHT¿ " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis. - Previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or function. - Varus or valgus deformities. - Revision of previous arthroplasty procedures. " These devices are indicated for cemented use only. " The Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System is designed for use when load bearing ROM is expected to b
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IILPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ C-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ C-R¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ D-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ D-R¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ E-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ E-R¿ LPS-FLEX GSK OPT SZ F-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ F-R¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ G-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ G-R¿
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIFEM PRC LT M/RT L SML FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML FEM PRC LT M/RT L SML+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE+ " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumati
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIZUK PRC FEM SZB RMED/LLAT¿ ZUK PRC FEM SZC LMED/RLAT¿ ZUK PRC FEM SZC RMED/LLAT¿ NGU PRC FEM SZD LMED/RLAT¿ ZUK PRC FEM SZD RMED/LLAT¿ ZUK PRC FEM SZE LMED/RLAT ZUK PRC FEM SZF RMED/LLAT " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis. - Previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or function. - Varus or valgus deformities. - Revision of previous arthroplasty procedures. " These de
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIZIMMER PATELLA FEMORAL JOINT¿ Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint.
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIPATELLO-FEMORAL JOINT SYSTEM GENDER SOLUTIONS PATELLO-FEMORAL¿ Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint.
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IIPRCT MIS CR MOB PLT SZ 4 L¿ PRCT MIS CR MOB PLT SZ 5 L¿ PRCT MIS CR MOB PLT SZ 6 L¿ PRCT MIS CR MOB PLT SZ 7 L¿ PRCT MIS CR MOB PLT SZ 7 R¿ PRCT MIS CR MOB PLT SZ 8 L¿ PRCT MIS CR MOB PLT SZ 8 R This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability¿
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IICR-FLEX PCT FEM B-R CR-FLEX PCT FEM C-L CR-FLEX PCT FEM C-R CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-L CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-R CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-L CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-R CR-FLEX PCT FEM F-L CR-FLEX PCT FEM F-R CR-FLEX PCT FEM G-L CR-FLEX PCT FEM G-R This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IICR-FLEX PCT FEM C-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-L MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-L MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM F-L MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM F-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM G-L MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM G-R MINUS This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IICR-FLEX POR FEM F-L CR-FLEX POR FEM F-R MINUS CR-FLEX POR FEM G-L This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IICR-FLEX OPT FEM C-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM C-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM F-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM F-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM G-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM G-R This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IICR-FLEX OPT FEM C-R MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-L MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-R MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-L MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-R MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM F-L MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM F-R MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM G-L MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM G-R MINUS This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
- 2018-03-21FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IINEXGEN LPS-FLEX PRECOAT FEMORAL SIZE E-LT This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
Get notified about new device recalls
Free weekly digest. We email when a new federal recall in this category — or anything else affecting your household — is published.
Get the Sunday Brief