Nebraska recalls

Medline Industries recalled multiple surgical procedure kits used in cardiac and vascular procedures due to calibration problems with sterilization equipment. Although the kits went through sterilization cycles, the equipment calibration issues may have affected their sterility, potentially exposing patients to contamination risks.

Medline discovered calibration problems with equipment used to sterilize certain surgical and catheterization convenience kits. While the kits went through sterilization cycles, the equipment issues may have affected how well they were sterilized. No injuries have been reported.

Medline Industries recalled its Basic Nerve Block Tray with Linen (Model PAIN0150C) because equipment used to sterilize and package the devices had calibration problems. While the products went through sterilization cycles, the calibration issues may have reduced the sterility assurance of these medical trays.

Medline has recalled several medical convenience kits used for pain management and nerve block procedures due to calibration problems with sterilization equipment. While the products went through sterilization cycles, calibration issues could affect whether the devices are truly sterile. No injuries have been reported.

Medline has recalled certain tracheostomy convenience kits and Trach Tote bags due to calibration problems with the sterilization equipment used during manufacturing. While the products went through sterilization cycles, the calibration issues may have affected their sterility. No injuries have been reported.

Medline Industries identified calibration problems with equipment used to sterilize and package two types of surgical convenience kits: Ancillary Pack-LF and Open Heart Anesthesia ICC-A. Although these products went through sterilization cycles, the equipment calibration issues may have affected whether the kits are fully sterile. This recall affects 551 units distributed nationwide.

The MONARCH Platform bronchoscopy device has a software issue that can cause the robotic arm to move unexpectedly. If the application restarts after you select a position but before loading the bronchoscope, the system may reset to the left side even if you selected right, potentially causing the arm to contact the patient or breathing tube.

Olympus Corporation is recalling the Thunderbeat 5 mm, 10 cm surgical instrument (Model TB-0510IC) worldwide due to continued reports of adverse events during use. The company has decided to remove all 1,538 units from distribution.

Olympus Corporation is removing Thunderbeat 5 mm, 20 cm surgical instruments from the market due to ongoing reports of adverse events during use. About 140 units with model number TB-0520IC have been distributed worldwide, including across the US and in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and Japan.

Olympus is recalling the Thunderbeat 5 mm, 35 cm inline grip surgical instrument (Model TB-0535IC) due to ongoing reports of adverse events during use. This medical device is used in surgical procedures and distributed worldwide.

Olympus Corporation is removing Thunderbeat 5 mm, 45 cm Inline Grip surgical instruments (Model TB-0545IC) due to continued reports of adverse events during use. The recall affects 30 units distributed worldwide, including the United States, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and Japan.

Olympus Corporation is removing Thunderbeat 5mm pistol grip surgical instruments (Model TB-0535PC) from the market worldwide due to ongoing reports of adverse events during use. No specific injuries have been reported, but the company is taking action out of caution.

Olympus Corporation is removing Olympus Thunderbeat 5 mm, 45 cm pistol grip surgical instruments (Model TB-0545PC) from the market due to ongoing reports of adverse events during use. This Class II recall affects approximately 30 units distributed worldwide, including the United States, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and Japan.

Olympus Corporation is recalling the Thunderbeat 5 mm, 20 cm front-actuated grip surgical instrument due to continued reports of adverse events during use. The recall affects all lots of this model worldwide, including the US and several other countries.

Olympus is removing the Thunderbeat 5 mm, 35 cm, Front-Actuated Grip surgical instrument (Model TB-0535FC) from distribution due to ongoing reports of adverse events during use. The device has been distributed worldwide, including across the US and several other countries.

Olympus is recalling the Thunderbeat 5 mm, 45 cm Front-Actuated Grip surgical instrument (Model TB-0545FC) worldwide due to continued reports of adverse events during use. The company has determined that removal of this device from the market is necessary.

Olympus Corporation is removing Thunderbeat 5 mm, 20 cm surgical instruments (Model TB-0520FCS) from the market due to ongoing reports of adverse events during use. The company has identified a safety concern affecting all lots of this device.

Olympus is recalling its Thunderbeat 5 mm, 35 cm Front-Actuated Grip Type S surgical instruments (Model TB-0535FCS) due to ongoing reports of adverse events. The recall affects 88,268 units distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and Japan.

Olympus Corporation is removing the Thunderbeat 5 mm, 45 cm Front-Actuated Grip Type S surgical instrument from use worldwide due to ongoing reports of adverse events during use. This affects approximately 9,542 units across the US and several other countries.

Medica Corporation's capillary tubes used with EasyBloodGas and EasyStat devices are giving false potassium results—up to 20% higher than actual levels. This could lead doctors to misinterpret a patient's potassium levels and provide incorrect treatment.

Immunotech's Estrone RIA diagnostic kit may rarely produce falsely high hormone test results in patients. This could potentially lead to unnecessary or incorrect medical decisions. The issue affects only specific lot numbers and occurs very infrequently.

Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling multiple central venous catheter trays and kits because the outer packaging may be damaged, which could compromise the sterile barrier that protects the medical device. The recall affects several Broviac and Hickman catheter products with specific lot numbers manufactured between April 2028 and August 2030.

Medline Industries is recalling 23 models of IV administration and extension sets because the male connectors may leak, crack, or break during use under certain conditions. This could cause delays in treatment, blood loss, infection, air embolism, or patients not receiving the correct medication dose.

CVS Private Label wound care gel (model CVS405406) may have packaging defects that could compromise the sterile barrier protecting the product. This affects specific lot numbers and could allow contamination of the gel used for minor burns, cuts, and abrasions.

Integra LifeSciences has recalled certain lots of MEDIHONEY Calcium Alginate dressing due to potential packaging failures that could compromise the sterile barrier. If the sterile seal is broken, the wound dressing may become contaminated before use. This affects three model numbers distributed worldwide, including to healthcare facilities in the US and internationally.

Integra LifeSciences is recalling specific batches of MediHoney Gel wound dressing because the sterile packaging may fail, potentially allowing contamination. This affects models 31805 and 31815 distributed worldwide. No injuries have been reported.

Olympus has recalled the High Flow Insufflation Unit Model UHI-3 due to a software algorithm issue that can cause overpressure events during abdominal cavity insufflation procedures. This medical device is used in laparoscopic surgery to maintain proper pressure and clear the surgical field. No injuries have been reported.

Olympus has recalled its High Flow Insufflation Unit (Model UHI-2) used during abdominal surgery because a software problem may cause the device to create excessive pressure in the abdominal cavity. The issue affects all 744 units distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.

Olympus Corporation is recalling the High Flow Insufflation Unit (Model UHI) used during abdominal surgery due to a software problem that may cause overpressure events. The device is used to inflate the abdominal cavity and remove smoke during laparoscopic surgery. No injuries have been reported.

Why Not Natural Moringa Capsules (lot #A25G051, expiration 07/2028) may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected capsules were distributed nationwide. No illnesses have been reported so far.