Medical device recalls

Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended to be sold outside the U.S. was not properly labeled as "For Export Only" as required by section 801 (e )(1) of the FD&C Act.

Durability characteristics of reusable instruments were not established

The firm initiates a voluntary removal and discontinue marketing of Slide-Loc Anatomic Radial Head System based on its performance in the market. The firm received product complaints regarding instrumentation performance, trial product design, and implant dissociations.

The manufacturer of the DOLPHIN inflation device, Perouse Medical, has initiated a recall of the device due to a potential defect in the sterile barrier. Use of affected product could pose a risk of microbial contamination, leading to infection.

Reported incidents of a patient step detaching from the table. A fall from a patient step detaching while in use could result in an injury to a patient or operator.

PEG kits have the potential for one of the following defects: missing components, duplicate components or missing label/Instructions for Use, which includes expiry information.

PEG kits have the potential for one of the following defects: missing components, duplicate components or missing label/Instructions for Use, which includes expiry information.

Manufacturing defect may cause localized heating, which may result in localized skin burn.

There is a risk that the pinion gear in the device could fail under extreme use cases.

e-barcode and value sheet for PreciControl Varia contains a typographical error for the target values for the Elecsys PTH (parathyroid hormone) and Elecsys PTH STAT immunoassays

Potential sterile barrier breach

Arrow International is notifying each customer who received the affected that product that the kits do not contain important information regarding the 3M Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Securement Dressing.

The label contains two different methodologies. Quality Control values for non-FDA approved methodology (CL) are on the label in addition to the FDA approved methodology values (AIA). Two sets of instructions were included on the label.

The label contains two different methodologies. Quality Control values for non-FDA approved methodology (CL) are on the label in addition to the FDA approved methodology values (AIA). Two sets of instructions were included on the label.

According to Randox Laboratories an investigation indicates a labelling error for 2 of the test methods listed for quantification of Total Protein (urine). The values for the mean of all instruments are incorrect by a factor of 10. Instrument specific values are correct. This does not affect the performance or stability claims of the product. As control results will be outside of the quoted range this may result in a delay in reporting the sample test results. However as the correct instrument specific means are also included in the value sheet this delay is unlikely. Customers have been referred to their Medical Director for further advice

Certain lots of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) do not meet the thirty (30) day open vial adjustor stability claim when reconstituted and stored at 2-8¿C, as published in the Instructions for Use (IFU). Adjustors stored at 2-8C after 14 days may show a bias in patient samples and quality control falling outside of published ranges. Lookback not recommended.

Pointe Scientific Lactate Dehydrogenase (Liquid) Reagent Set stability claim is not being met.

During patient interventions with the urology table the radiation is activated with a footswitch connected to the table. This footswitch is actively involved in the safety circuit of the urological table. Only if footswitch + exposure + first primary barrier are closed the signal will be transmitted to the generator for activating X-ray. During intended use only with this footswitch X-ray should be activated.

Abbott Vascular is initiating a recall of the Absorb Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) System due to studies showing elevated rates of major adverse events, specifically, myocardial infraction and scaffold thrombosis when compared to patients treated with the Xience metallic drug eluting stent.

It was found that during a procedure the Peak Skin Dose (PSD) value displayed by the Dose Tracking System (DTS) was larger than the DTS expected value. This issue occurs when the power for the Angio Workstation is turned on after the power for the Infinix system is turned on.

Maquet/Getinge is initiating a voluntary product removal involving four lot numbers of SENSATION PLUS 8Fr. 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter with Insertion Kit & STATLOCK since during internal pressure (leak) testing of the SENSATION PLUS 8Fr. 50cc, IABC, failures related to the tip seal leak were identified.

Firm is initiating voluntary correction of CORFLO PEG with ENFit. Barb connector (stem) of the adapter may break unexpectedly when exposed to stress.

Firm is initiating voluntary correction of CORFLO PEG with ENFit. Barb connector (stem) of the adapter may break unexpectedly when exposed to stress.

Firm is initiating voluntary correction of CORFLO PEG with ENFit. Barb connector (stem) of the adapter may break unexpectedly when exposed to stress.

Stryker is recalling Hoffmann LRF (Limb Reconstruction Frame) System Safety Clip - Bone Transport Strut because there is a potential for loosening of the safety clips from the intended position on the Quick Release mechanism of the Transport Struts.

Mesa Laboratories is recalling Conductivity/TDS Calibrator Solution due to failure to meet product specifications.

There is a possibility of a data acquisition disruption that may cause an unusual light scatter event pattern for the white blood cell differential that may not have a system flag and/or message. The events associated with the unusual light scatter pattern may be incorrectly removed from analysis which can result in an erroneous differential result.

There is a possibility of a data acquisition disruption that may cause an unusual light scatter event pattern for the white blood cell differential that may not have a system flag and/or message. The events associated with the unusual light scatter pattern may be incorrectly removed from analysis which can result in an erroneous differential result.

An extremely dusty computer can cause problems at system start, or rarely, cause system fail. Perform a system check prior to performing exams. If the Sensis system fails, its functions can not be used. Clinical treatment may need to be terminated, restarted, or transferred to a functioning system.