Medical device recalls

If the tilt-drive motor has an intermittent connection or broken encoder or sensor wire there is a risk of unintended or unpredictable device motion while the CT system is homing the axis at startup or preparing for a scan.

The table may become unstable if the nuts on the bolts were not adequately tightened and thus have the potential to loosen and several bolts may gradually loosen at the same time.

The table may become unstable if the nuts on the bolts were not adequately tightened and thus have the potential to loosen and several bolts may gradually loosen at the same time.

An incorrect ProLite Mesh configuration was packaged as product code 1010306-06, with lot number 412298. ProLite Mesh manufactured as product code 1010306-04 was inadvertently placed inside the pouch of packages labeled with product code 1010306-06 and lot number 412298.

The possibility exists for the wireless foot switch to fail due to impacts by external factors, such as electrostatic discharge that exceed a certain intensity. If the foot switch fails, it will no longer be able to be used to release radiation. The hand switch provided can be used to release exposures; however, fluoroscopic examinations will not be possible.

The possibility exists for the wireless foot switch to fail due to impacts by external factors, such as electrostatic discharge that exceed a certain intensity. If the foot switch fails, it will no longer be able to be used to release radiation. The hand switch provided can be used to release exposures; however, fluoroscopic examinations will not be possible.

The possibility exists for the wireless foot switch to fail due to impacts by external factors, such as electrostatic discharge that exceed a certain intensity. If the foot switch fails, it will no longer be able to be used to release radiation. The hand switch provided can be used to release exposures; however, fluoroscopic examinations will not be possible.

Potential for liquid entry

Potential for liquid entry

Potential for liquid entry

The pouch may contain the incorrect Rusch Green Lite product size. Pouches that are labeled as containing RUSCH GREEN LITE MAC 1 may instead contain RUSCH GREEN LITE MAC 2.

It the WiFi connection between the SkyPlate detector and HP transfer point is weak, an image may fail to transfer from the SkyPlate detector to the system. The image remains in the memory of the detector, but cannot be transferred wirelessly or by use of the backup cable. To continue, the operator can reset the SkyPlate detector by removing its batteries, but the acquired image is lost and a re-take is necessary.

The foot control used on the OAKWORKS¿ Inc., CFPM300, CFPM301, CFPM400, CFPM401, CFPMB301, CFUR301, CFUR401 and CFLU401 Imaging Tables can become lodged under the base or under the column of the table.

Particulate found on the Curlin spike.

Particulate found on the Curlin spike.

Particulate found on the Curlin spike.

Particulate found on the Curlin spike.

Particulate found on the Curlin spike.

Particulate found on the Curlin spike.

Olympus has received complaints about fragments of adhesive which detached from inside the working channel of the referenced products. Cracking, chipping, missing pieces, and delamination of the adhesive have also been reported. In one case, a fragment of the adhesive was detected inside a patient's urethra during a procedure and was retrieved without injury to the patient. The manufacturer, Olympus Winter & lbe GmbH ("OWi") has determined that adhesive can be dislodged during the intended use of the cystoscopy bridge or working insert, e.g., when inserting an instrument through the working channel. As a result, a fragment of the adhesive may fall inside the patient's bladder, urethra or uterus and would need to be retrieved, extending the length of the procedure or requiring additional surgical treatment. The adhesive is used to seal gaps inside the working channel of the cystoscopy bridges and working inserts. In 2013, the adhesive used until then was discontinued and had to be replaced. Current investigations revealed that the durability of the new adhesive is insufficient

Leakage of FMS gravity tub sets (281113) at the bulb and tube connection

A faulty footswitch may result in unintended ultrasonic fragmentation activation. There are two scenarios when the failure mode may occur: 1) Ultrasonic fragmentation may be inadvertently activated at start-up or at the initial use once the footswitch is connected to the console and after the user primes the system, performs a handpiece test, and enters the Main Screen. 2) Ultrasonic fragmentation may remain activated during surgical use once the foot pedal is disengaged slowly.

On August 17, 2017, Ethicon had decided to initiate a medical device recall (removal) of the twenty-five (25) lots of VICRYL RAPIDETM (Polyglactin 910) Suture that were distributed to the field. During finished goods testing, a suture damage was identified on a lot of VICRYL RAPIDETM Suture. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the suture also failed knot tensile strength testing.

The mounts on the monitor may have an insufficient (missing or incomplete) weld.

The firm identified a labeling error affecting Made-To-Order (MTO) Biofinity XR Toric blister labels. The primary blister reads Biofinity Multifocal Toric in error, and should read Biofinity XR Toric. The outer carton correctly reads Biofinity XR Toric.

The kit may contain an incorrect catheter component. Kits that should contain a 40cm catheter may contain a 55cm catheter.

Device may provide inaccurate measurements.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is voluntarily conducting a recall of specific lots of Prelude SNAP Splittable Sheath Introducers due to an intermittent failure of the splittable hub.

After multiple reprocessing cycles, the epoxy resin which holds the TCN Electrode in the hub can exhibit signs of damage. In some cases, this damage may result in the inability to fully remove blood and/or tissue residuals prior to cleaning and re-sterilizing the device.

Stent possibly unable to be fully released from the delivery system.