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.
- 2017-08-02FDA-DeviceMaquet Datascope Corp - Cardiac Assist DivisionClass ICS 100 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
The device failed to pump due to an electrical test failure code #58 (power up vent test fail), maintenance code #3, and an autofill failure which has been associated to a patient death due to the failure of the device to initiate therapy.
- 2017-08-02FDA-DeviceMaquet Datascope Corp - Cardiac Assist DivisionClass ICS 100i Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
The device failed to pump due to an electrical test failure code #58 (power up vent test fail), maintenance code #3, and an autofill failure which has been associated to a patient death due to the failure of the device to initiate therapy.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceMerge Healthcare, Inc.Class IIMerge Eye Care PACS Viewer 5.2 Merge Eye Care PACS is a software solution for the display, management, archive, interface and integration of ophthalmic device reports, images and data. Merge Eye Care PACS is a software solution using databases for patient demographics, server and other systems of intercommunication with hospital systems via HL7 and DICOM to provide to clinicians a single image viewing and management solution of images imported from various contributing devices throughout the
When the user has not set up any user preference on the sorting order to render the study images (OS/OD/etc.) and reports, the ECP may get an incorrect study index. If the user attempts to delete an image, ECP may then read that image as OS when it is, in fact, OD.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD 3ml Syringer Luer-Lok Tip Catalog #309604 The BD Single Use, Hypodermic Syringe is intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection
BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD 10mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip Catalog number 301997 The BD Single Use, Hypodermic Syringe is intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection
BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD 3ml Syringe Luer-Lok" Tip Catalog 309657 The BD Single Use, Hypodermic Syringe is intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection
BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required of 10-6.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD 3ml Syringe Luer-Lok" Tip with BD PrecisionGlide" Needle 18G x 1 1/2 (1.2mm x 40mm) Catalog #309580 The BD Single Use, Hypodermic Syringe is intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection
BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD 3ml Syringe Luer-Lok" Tip with BD PrecisionGlide" Needle 23G x 1 (0.6mm x 25mm) Catalog #309571 The BD Single Use, Hypodermic Syringe is intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection
BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD SafetyGlide" Injection Needle Catalog #305917 The SafetyGlide " needle is intended to be used for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from parts of the body below the surface of the skin, injection into intravenous ports and tubings external to the patient. The needlestick prevention feature of the device contains a mechanism that covers the needlepoint after use. In the activated position the needle cover guards against accidental needle sticks during normal handling and dispos
BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceBecton Dickinson & CompanyClass IIBD 5ml Syringe Luer-Lok" Tip with Blunt Fill Needle 18G x 1 1/2 (1.2mm x 40mm) Catalog #305062
BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceMedtronic Navigation, Inc.Class IIInstall CD, Spine tools, Plus and S7, Version 25. Model Number 9731958.
Software issue related to the StealthStation S7 system and the Synergy Spine application Version 2.1 configured with Spine Tool Install CD version 25. Issue may result in user being unable to navigate the Navigated Elevate Inserter with the StealthAiR Spine Frame during spine surgical procedures.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DevicePentax of America IncClass II9200C and 9200D Laryngeal Strobe Product Usage: The 9310HD is used to electronically record, display, transfer, and store digital video data of laryngeal or pharyngeal structures, and audio data, for medical and pedagogical applications.
Pentax Medical did not always provide transformers with 9175 isolation transformers are used with 7245C, 7245C/E, 7245D, 9200Cs, 9200Ds, 9310HDs, and 9400s computer systems.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DevicePentax of America IncClass II9400 Laryngeal Strobe Product Usage: The 9310HD is used to electronically record, display, transfer, and store digital video data of laryngeal or pharyngeal structures, and audio data, for medical and pedagogical applications.
Pentax Medical did not always provide transformers with 9175 isolation transformers are used with 7245C, 7245C/E, 7245D, 9200Cs, 9200Ds, 9310HDs, and 9400s computer systems.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DevicePentax of America IncClass II9310HD Digital Video Capture Modules Product Usage: The 9310HD is used to electronically record, display, transfer, and store digital video data of laryngeal or pharyngeal structures, and audio data, for medical and pedagogical applications.
Pentax Medical did not always provide transformers with 9175 isolation transformers are used with 7245C, 7245C/E, 7245D, 9200Cs, 9200Ds, 9310HDs, and 9400s computer systems.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DevicePentax of America IncClass II7245C, 7245C/E, 7245D Computer Digital Video System Product Usage: The 7245C, 7245C/E and 7245D are used to electronically record, display, transfer, and store digital video data of behavior related to swallowing in the pharyngeal area for medical and pedagogical applications.
Pentax Medical did not always provide transformers with 9175 isolation transformers are used with 7245C, 7245C/E, 7245D, 9200Cs, 9200Ds, 9310HDs, and 9400s computer systems.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceMako Surgical CorporationClass IIMAKO RIO Standard System, internal cPCI Card CageP/N: 201337. Intended to assist the surgeon in providing software defined spatial boundaries during orthopedic procedures.
An intermittent electrical problem that could lead to a loss of system power due to a loose screw connection.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceFlowonix Medical, Inc.Class IIPROMETRA II Programmable Infusion Pump, Implantable Infusion Pump, Catalog Number/REF 13827, Part Number PL-31790-02. Manufactured by: Flowonix Medical Inc., --- The correction involves the labeling of the device plus the following Prometra II pump labeling is also being revised: Intrathecal Catheter IFU, REF 11823, PL-22790-02; Catheter Revision Kit IFU, REF 11 830, PL-21798-02; Refill Kit IFU, REF 11825, PL-21794-00; Prometra II Patient Implant Card (Permanent) PL-32300-01; Prometra II Pat
Flowonix Medical received a report of a patient implanted with the Prometra II Programmable Pump who may have received a fatal drug overdose during an MRI procedure. The Prometra II pump has an FDA-approved design feature intended to permit safe exposure to an MRI without removing drug from the reservoir.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceAGFA Healthcare Corp.Class IIAgfa Healthcare NX 3.0.8950 Imaging Processing Software
A customer reported that when using an NX workstation with software version NX 3.0.8950 software and selecting the affected patient/exam from closed exams, initially the wrong image was linked to the exam and appeared. After a short time the wrong image was replaced by the correct image, however the wrong image was used for transmitting to PACS.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceDraegar Medical Systems, Inc.Class IIDraeger Medical Systems Infinity Acute Care System (M540) Catalog Numbers: MK31501/MK31701/MK31722
Cockpits with revision index 06 or higher that contain 4GB RAM modules may not annunciate audio or visual alarms on the Cockpit and Central Station.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DevicePenumbra Inc.Class IPenumbra 3D Revascularization Device It is indicated for used in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral-M1 and M2 segments) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
Penumbra has identified an issue in these four lots involving a raw material component of the delivery wire. This issue could result in breakage of the delivery wire, which could potentially lead to serious patient injury or death.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, IncClass IIArtis zee,x-ray system, angiographic Artis zee is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures that can be performed with the Artis zee include cardiac angiography, neuro angiography, general angiography, rotational angiography, operating room angiography, multipurpose angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Artis zee sys
Failures can result due to a component defect on Artis zee systems with an A100 Plus generator of a certain delivery lot and 2-focus Megalix Cat Plus tube unit.
- 2017-07-26FDA-DeviceStandex Intl CorpClass IIStandex International Bakers Pride Microwave Ovens Model E300
It was discovered that all five microwave ovens fail to have concealed or inaccessible safety interlocks.
- 2017-07-19FDA-DeviceOscor, Inc.Class IATAR Disposable Extension Cable, sold under brand names: ATAR Disposable Series, ATAR 53912 Disposable Series, and XI Disposable Series. Model codes: ATAR D-A DARK BLUE DISPOSABLE, ATAR D-V WHITE DISPOSABLE, ATAR D-MDT DISPOSABLE, ATAR D-T DISPOSABLE, ATAR D-R DISPOSABLE, ATAR D-RL DISPOSABLE, ATAR D-MDTL DISPOSABLE, ATAR D-MDTS, ATAR D-R1 DISPOSABLE, ATAR D-R NP DISPOSABLE, ATAR D-MDT2, ATAR D-MDTR, ATAR D-R D2P, ATAR D-R T4P, ATAR D-R X2, ATAR D-V2, ATAR D-IS1-2PACE, PACE 101H, PACE 203H
The Reusable Oscor ATAR extension cables could separate from the connector during use.
- 2017-07-19FDA-DeviceNova Biomedical CorporationClass IINova Biomedical Stat Profile Prime Analyzer as follows: PN 52855 Stat Profile Prime ABG Analyzer PN 53655 Stat Profile Prime ABG Analyzer with Scanner PN 52856 Stat Profile Prime CCS Analyzer PN 53656 Stat Profile Prime CCS Analyzer with Scanner PN 53657 Stat Profile Prime CCS Comp Analyzer with Scanner PN 52857 Stat Profile Prime CCS Comp Analyzer Blood Gas/Electrolyte/Metabolite/CO-Oximetry Analyzer
Software- scheduled A-QC analysis could initiate prior to a patient result being released by the operator and result in the pending patient result being overwritten with the A-QC test results.
- 2017-07-19FDA-DeviceO-Two Medical Technologies, Inc.Class IIBurn Relief¿, MODEL #(s): 06BK1221, 06BK1232, 06BK1201, 06BK1200, CATALOG #(s): 06BK1221, 06BK1232, 06BK1201, 06BK1200 --- DRESSING,WOUND,HYDROGEL W/OUT DRUG AND/OR BIOLOGIC. --- Burn Relief¿ products are self-cooling, non-adhering and are intended to be used on 1st and 2nd degree burns.
For lack of evidence to validate effectiveness of sterilization dose, O-Two Medical Technologies Inc. hereby announces a voluntary medical device recall of the suspected batches of Burn Relief¿ products to prevent potential contamination. .
- 2017-07-19FDA-DeviceBeckman Coulter IncClass IIBeckman Coulter Synchron AQUA CAL Level 1, Part No. 471288 Product Usage: Used for the system calibration of Na, K, Cl, Urea N, Urea, Glucose Creatine, Ca, CO2, and P in UniCel DxC Systems.
The firm identified a negative shift of 5mmol/L for sodium recovery in Synchron Control Level 3 when calibrated with AQUA Cal 1.
- 2017-07-19FDA-DeviceNatus Neurology IncClass IINicolet¿ Elite¿ 5 MHz Vascular Probe, Model #: X1L004, Catalog Code: N500. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, monitor blood flow before and after surgery, etc.
Some of the Elite 2 and 3 Obstetric probes and 5 MHz Vascular Probes may exhibit excessive background noise that may mask the users ability to clearly hear heart rate and/or blood flow.
- 2017-07-19FDA-DeviceNatus Neurology IncClass IINicolet¿ Elite¿ 3 MHz OB Probe, Model #: X1L001, Catalog Code: N300. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, monitor blood flow before and after surgery, etc.
Some of the Elite 2 and 3 Obstetric probes and 5 MHz Vascular Probes may exhibit excessive background noise that may mask the users ability to clearly hear heart rate and/or blood flow.
- 2017-07-19FDA-DeviceNatus Neurology IncClass IINicolet¿ Elite¿ 2 MHz OB Water Proof Probe, Model #: X1L008, Catalog Code: NW20. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, monitor blood flow before and after surgery, etc.
Some of the Elite 2 and 3 Obstetric probes and 5 MHz Vascular Probes may exhibit excessive background noise that may mask the users ability to clearly hear heart rate and/or blood flow.
- 2017-07-19FDA-DeviceNatus Neurology IncClass IINicolet¿ Elite¿ 2 MHz OB Probe, Non-Fetal Monitor, Model #: X1L007, Catalog Code: N200. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, monitor blood flow before and after surgery, etc.
Some of the Elite 2 and 3 Obstetric probes and 5 MHz Vascular Probes may exhibit excessive background noise that may mask the users ability to clearly hear heart rate and/or blood flow.
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