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.
- 2017-05-31FDA-DeviceCardiovascular Systems IncClass IICSI, Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) Saline Infusion Pump, Rx only, Part Number: 7-10014, Model Number: SIP-3000.
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI). has initiated a recall to remove 1,396 7-10014 Saline Infusion Pumps (SIP) which were distributed by CSI between 07 April 2015 and 04 April 2017. The 7-10014 pumps may switch to stand-by during use requiring the pump to be reset prior to continuing treatment. To date, none of the associated complaints have resulted in any patient harm.
- 2017-05-31FDA-DeviceMedtest Holdings, Inc.Class IIIPointe Scientific Chemistry Controls Level I and II LEVl: Amber glass vial w/PP white plastic cap. LEV2: Amber glass vial w/PP black plastic cap.
The original mean assigned to the control too high, upon reassignment with additional data the new assigned mean was outside of the originally published range.
- 2017-05-31FDA-DeviceBard Access Systems Inc.Class IIStatLock¿ IV Premium Catheter Stabilization Device, product code IV0570. sterile. Packaging: packaged as single units in tyvek to film pouches, the product is distributed in cartons containing 25 devices and cases containing 250 devices.
StatLockTM IV Premium Catheter Stabilization Device may contain an incorrectly sized retainer clip.
- 2017-05-31FDA-DeviceEBI Patient Care, Inc.Class I10-1398M - SpF-PLUS Implantable Stimulator. Indicated as a spinal fusion adjunct to increase the probability of fusion success in 1 or 2 levels.
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device field action for the SpF PLUS-Mini and SpF XL IIB Implantable Spinal Fusion Stimulator products due to higher than allowed cytotoxicity levels found during routine process monitoring with the product.
- 2017-05-31FDA-DeviceEBI Patient Care, Inc.Class I10-1335M - SpF-XL IIB 2/DM Implantable Stimulator. Indicated as a spinal fusion adjunct to increase the probability of fusion success in 1 or 2 levels.
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device field action for the SpF PLUS-Mini and SpF XL IIB Implantable Spinal Fusion Stimulator products due to higher than allowed cytotoxicity levels found during routine process monitoring with the product.
- 2017-05-31FDA-DeviceMedtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart FailureClass IIAmplia MRI Quad CRT-0 SureScan Claria MRI Quad CRT-D SureScan Compia MRI Quad CRT-D SureScan
An unexpected transient mode switch behavior was detected by Medtronic during systems testing that affects Amplia' "', Claria'"', and Compia'"' Quad CRT-D MRI devices.
- 2017-05-31FDA-DeviceThoratec CorporationClass IHeartMate¿ II LVAS with Pocket Controller; 106762 - HMII POCKET CONTROLLER, NA; UDI: 00813024011286 Intended to provide hemodynamic support in patients with end-stage, refractory left ventricular heart failure; intended for use inside or outside the hospital.
St. Jude Medical is providing all users of their HeartMate II LVAS with Pocket Controller with new software and updates to hardware to make the exchange to a backup controller easier. This is related to recall Z-1227/1230-2014.
- 2017-05-31FDA-DeviceThoratec CorporationClass IHeartMate¿ II LVAS with Pocket Controller; 106015 - HMII LVAD SEALED KIT-PCTRL, NA UDI: 00813024011224 Intended to provide hemodynamic support in patients with end-stage, refractory left ventricular heart failure; intended for use inside or outside the hospital.
St. Jude Medical is providing all users of their HeartMate II LVAS with Pocket Controller with new software and updates to hardware to make the exchange to a backup controller easier. This is related to recall Z-1227/1230-2014.
- 2017-05-31FDA-DeviceThoratec CorporationClass IHeartMate¿ II LVAS with Pocket Controller; 107801 - HMII PUMP & POCKET CTRL ONLY UDI:00813024011286 Intended to provide hemodynamic support in patients with end-stage, refractory left ventricular heart failure; intended for use inside or outside the hospital.
St. Jude Medical is providing all users of their HeartMate II LVAS with Pocket Controller with new software and updates to hardware to make the exchange to a backup controller easier. This is related to recall Z-1227/1230-2014.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMedtest Holdings, Inc.Class IIIPointe Scientific Hitachi AST Reagent R1 : PE plastic bottle w/PP plastic cap. R2: PE plastic bottle w /PP plastic cap. Product Usage: Two Part Chemistry Reagent For the quantitative determination of Aspartate Aminotransferase (ASl) in human serum on Hitachi analyzers.
A Discrepancy was found on Hitachi AST (HA7 61) package insert. Limitations section indicates linearity is 500 U/L and the Performance section linearity is listed as 0-600 U/L, which is not consistent with the 510k submission package insert.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceZimmer Biomet, Inc.Class IINexGen Offset Stem Extension, sizes 14mm and 17mm For use in total arthroplasty.
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot-specific medical device field action for two lots of the NexGen Offset Stem Extension implants. Product complaints indicated that the size etched on the part and labeled on the product packaging were incorrect.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceSorin Group Italia SRL - CRFClass IIINTENSIA Models: VR 124, DR 154, CRT-D 174 Product Usage: OVATIO VR 6250, OVATIO DR 6550, PARADYM VR 8250, PARADYM DR 8550, PARADYM RF VR 9250, PARADYM RF DR 9550, INTENSIA VR 124 and INTENSIA DR 154 are indicated for use in patients who are at high risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and who have experienced one of the following situations: - Survival of at least one episode of cardiac arrest (manifested by the loss of consciousness) due to ventricular tachyarr
Sorin is notifying physicians that certain defibrillators' battery depletion may be undetectable.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceSorin Group Italia SRL - CRFClass IIPARADYM Models: VR 8250, DR 8550, CRT-D 8750, RF VR 9250, RF DR 9550, RF CRT-D 9750, SonR 8770, RF SonR 9770 Product Usage: OVATIO VR 6250, OVATIO DR 6550, PARADYM VR 8250, PARADYM DR 8550, PARADYM RF VR 9250, PARADYM RF DR 9550, INTENSIA VR 124 and INTENSIA DR 154 are indicated for use in patients who are at high risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and who have experienced one of the following situations: - Survival of at least one episode of cardiac arrest (ma
Sorin is notifying physicians that certain defibrillators' battery depletion may be undetectable.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceSorin Group Italia SRL - CRFClass IIOVATIO Models: VR 6250, DR 6550, CRT 6750. Product Usage: OVATIO VR 6250, OVATIO DR 6550, PARADYM VR 8250, PARADYM DR 8550, PARADYM RF VR 9250, PARADYM RF DR 9550, INTENSIA VR 124 and INTENSIA DR 154 are indicated for use in patients who are at high risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and who have experienced one of the following situations: - Survival of at least one episode of cardiac arrest (manifested by the loss of consciousness) due to ventricular tachyar
Sorin is notifying physicians that certain defibrillators' battery depletion may be undetectable.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceZimmer GmbhClass IINormed General Instruments 503004541: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS Screws, AO 503004341: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS Screws, round-shaft The Countersink is an instrument which is used over the guide wire to prepare for adequate space in the cortical bone rim to sink the screw head in to bones/tissues for different Foot, Ankle and Hand implant systems. The instrument is used in several Normed implant systems. The instrument is used to avoid soft tissue irritation
the devices used a different raw material to produce two countersink products which has higher hardness and higher carbon content resulting in device damage.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMolnlycke Health Care, IncClass IIBrennen Skin Graft Mesher. Surgical instrument designed to expand skin grafts'
Sterilization validation failure.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceTeleflex MedicalClass IIWECK Visistat 35R Disposable Skin Stapler, Ref 528135, Rx Only, Sterile EO, Visistat is indicated for the external skin closure of lacerations on the outer layer of the dermis for a wide range of general, thoracic, obstetric, gynecological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, urological, and plastic surgical procedures
Some boxes are labeled as containing Visistat Wide devices, when they in fact they contained Visistat Regular device.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES INCClass II12 mm Distraction Pin, Blunt Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is designed for Anterior Cervical Fusion Procedures. Use with vertebral body distraction instruments. It is intended as a temporary fixation screw utilized during cervical spine procedures.
Product's non-conformity involves the integrity of the seal in the sterile packaging. It is possible that the seal on the sterile packaging has been compromised resulting in a loss of sterility of the medical device contained within.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES INCClass II14 mm Distraction Pin, Exagg Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is designed for Anterior Cervical Fusion Procedures. Use with vertebral body distraction instruments. It is intended as a temporary fixation screw utilized during cervical spine procedures.
Product's non-conformity involves the integrity of the seal in the sterile packaging. It is possible that the seal on the sterile packaging has been compromised resulting in a loss of sterility of the medical device contained within.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES INCClass II10 mm Distraction Pin, Aggressive Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is designed for Anterior Cervical Fusion Procedures. Use with vertebral body distraction instruments. It is intended as a temporary fixation screw utilized during cervical spine procedures.
Product's non-conformity involves the integrity of the seal in the sterile packaging. It is possible that the seal on the sterile packaging has been compromised resulting in a loss of sterility of the medical device contained within.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES INCClass II16 mm [or 18 mm] Distraction Pin, Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is designed for Anterior Cervical Fusion Procedures. Use with vertebral body distraction instruments. It is intended as a temporary fixation screw utilized during cervical spine procedures.
Product's non-conformity involves the integrity of the seal in the sterile packaging. It is possible that the seal on the sterile packaging has been compromised resulting in a loss of sterility of the medical device contained within.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMEDLINE INDUSTRIES INCClass II16 mm Distraction Pin, Titanium, Qty: 1 per pack; STERILE; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Distraction Pin is designed for Anterior Cervical Fusion Procedures. Use with vertebral body distraction instruments. It is intended as a temporary fixation screw utilized during cervical spine procedures.
Product's non-conformity involves the integrity of the seal in the sterile packaging. It is possible that the seal on the sterile packaging has been compromised resulting in a loss of sterility of the medical device contained within.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMedical Action Industries IncClass IIBlue OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 2 Towels per/pk; 48pk/Cs and 4 Towels per/pk; (20pk/Cs). Intended for packing and absorption externally or within patient wounds in various procedures or surgical cases.
Lint present on sterile Operating Room Towels.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMedical Action Industries IncClass IIWhite OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 4 Towels per/pk; 20pk/Cs. Intended for packing and absorption externally or within patient wounds in various procedures or surgical cases.
Lint present on sterile Operating Room Towels.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceMobius Medical Systems, LPClass IIMobius3D Product Usage: Mobius3D software is used for quality assurance and treatment plan verification in radiation therapy. It calculates radiation dose three-dimensionally in a representation of a patient or a phantom. The calculation is based on read-in treatment plans that are initially calculated by a treatment planning system, and may additionally be based on external measurements of radiation fields from other sources such as linac delivery log data. Mobius3D is not a treatment plann
Mobius3D version 1.5.0 contained a defect in software code which affects users who perform beam customization, and may lead to a discrepancy in dose calculation between this version of Mobius3D (1.5.0) and the prior version (1.4.2), where none should have been expected.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceBausch & Lomb Surgical, Inc.Class IISoftPort Easy-Load Lens Delivery System Model: EZ-28V Is used for the folding and delivering of the LI61AO, LI61AOV, or LI61SE 3-piece lens into the eye. The SofPort Easy-Load Lens Delivery System consists of a syringe shaped body and tip with a plunger, drawer, and haptic puller. It is a sterile, disposable plastic device designed for single use only.
Complaints concerning kinked haptics that were occurring during lens delivery.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceIon Beam Applications S.A.Class IIProton therapy system -Proteus 235 aka Proteus Plus. A medical device designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation.
A PBS (Pencil Beam Scanning) irradiation may pause for different reasons. After a pause, irradiation may restart from the beginning instead of recalculating the field based on the already delivered dose.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceAbbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO)Class IIAMO 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter (Model Number NGP0025) and AMO 20GA Vitrectomy Cutter and Irrigation Sleeve (Model Number NGP0020) Used with the AMO Whitestar Signature System. For ophthalmic use.
Packaging error. 20GA Vitrectomy Cutters may be found in a 25GA package and 25GA Vitrectomy Cutters may be found in a 20GA package.
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceBioMerieux SAClass IIETEST ETP32 (Ertapenem) Ref. 531640, 531600, blister packaging ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria (Only 531640 was distributed in the United States)
False susceptible results
- 2017-05-24FDA-DeviceLuminex CorporationClass IIARIES System and ARIES M1 System
The hand-held barcode scanner that is used as an accessory to enter ARIES cassette and specimen identifications on the ARIES Systems populates patient sample IDs with a previously scanned sample ID when entering orders into an ARIES instrument.
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