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Stryker brand SUPER COMPLIANT 4MM X 7MM, Catalog Number: M003SSC04070; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature. GDC 10, 18 Coils: The Gugliemi Detachable Coil is intended for the endovascular embolization of: (1) Intracranial aneurysms, (2) Other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistula, (3) Arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil: The GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil is intended for embolization of vascular abnormalities such as (1) Arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae of the neurovasculature; (2) GDC 18- Fibered VoliX Shape Coil is also intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. Transform: The Stryker Neurovascular TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters are indicated for use in the neurovasculature to temporarily stop or control blood flow and for balloon assisted embolization of aneurysms.

Stryker Neurovascular

Class I - Dangerous

Products were shipped labeled with "use by" dates that exceed currently available shelf-life data. All products remain within the earliest expiration date of April 2015.

Nov 4, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED 90 150CM, Catalog Number: M0031681910; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature. GDC 10, 18 Coils: The Gugliemi Detachable Coil is intended for the endovascular embolization of: (1) Intracranial aneurysms, (2) Other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistula, (3) Arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil: The GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil is intended for embolization of vascular abnormalities such as (1) Arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae of the neurovasculature; (2) GDC 18- Fibered VoliX Shape Coil is also intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. Transform: The Stryker Neurovascular TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters are indicated for use in the neurovasculature to temporarily stop or control blood flow and for balloon assisted embolization of aneurysms.

Stryker Neurovascular

Class I - Dangerous

Products were shipped labeled with "use by" dates that exceed currently available shelf-life data. All products remain within the earliest expiration date of April 2015.

Nov 4, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 15MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04150; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature. GDC 10, 18 Coils: The Gugliemi Detachable Coil is intended for the endovascular embolization of: (1) Intracranial aneurysms, (2) Other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistula, (3) Arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil: The GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil is intended for embolization of vascular abnormalities such as (1) Arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae of the neurovasculature; (2) GDC 18- Fibered VoliX Shape Coil is also intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. Transform: The Stryker Neurovascular TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters are indicated for use in the neurovasculature to temporarily stop or control blood flow and for balloon assisted embolization of aneurysms.

Stryker Neurovascular

Class I - Dangerous

Products were shipped labeled with "use by" dates that exceed currently available shelf-life data. All products remain within the earliest expiration date of April 2015.

Nov 4, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR 1018 PRE-SHAPED 45 150CM, Catalog Number: M0031441900; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature. GDC 10, 18 Coils: The Gugliemi Detachable Coil is intended for the endovascular embolization of: (1) Intracranial aneurysms, (2) Other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistula, (3) Arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil: The GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil is intended for embolization of vascular abnormalities such as (1) Arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae of the neurovasculature; (2) GDC 18- Fibered VoliX Shape Coil is also intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. Transform: The Stryker Neurovascular TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters are indicated for use in the neurovasculature to temporarily stop or control blood flow and for balloon assisted embolization of aneurysms.

Stryker Neurovascular

Class I - Dangerous

Products were shipped labeled with "use by" dates that exceed currently available shelf-life data. All products remain within the earliest expiration date of April 2015.

Nov 4, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED C 15OCM; Catalog Number: M0031441940; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature. GDC 10, 18 Coils: The Gugliemi Detachable Coil is intended for the endovascular embolization of: (1) Intracranial aneurysms, (2) Other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistula, (3) Arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil: The GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil is intended for embolization of vascular abnormalities such as (1) Arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae of the neurovasculature; (2) GDC 18- Fibered VoliX Shape Coil is also intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. Transform: The Stryker Neurovascular TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters are indicated for use in the neurovasculature to temporarily stop or control blood flow and for balloon assisted embolization of aneurysms.

Stryker Neurovascular

Class I - Dangerous

Products were shipped labeled with "use by" dates that exceed currently available shelf-life data. All products remain within the earliest expiration date of April 2015.

Nov 4, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Coulter LH 780 Hematology Analyzer, Part No. 723585, A90728 Product Usage: Coulter LH 780 Hematology Analyzer is a is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The Coulter¿ LH 780 Hematology Analyzer also provides automated Reticulocyte analysis and enumeration of nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) as well as an automated method for enumeration of RBCs and WBCs in body fluids.

Beckman Coulter

Class I - Dangerous

Beckman Coulter is recalling the LH 750 and LH 780 Hematology Systems because the optical degradation may potentially cause a delay in reporting results for nucleated red blood cells (nRBC), white blood cell differential and/or reticulocytes.

Nov 8, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Coulter LH 750 Hematology Analyzer, Part No. 6605632, A85570 Product Usage: The Coulter LH 750 Hematology Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differential counter For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in clinical laboratories. The Coulter¿ LH 750 Hematology Analyzer provides automated Reticulocyte analysis and enumeration of nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) as well as an automated method for enumeration of RBCs and WBCs in body fluids

Beckman Coulter

Class I - Dangerous

Beckman Coulter is recalling the LH 750 and LH 780 Hematology Systems because the optical degradation may potentially cause a delay in reporting results for nucleated red blood cells (nRBC), white blood cell differential and/or reticulocytes.

Nov 8, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

HGE Healthcare Patient Monitor B30, Procare Monitor B20, Procare Monitor B40, and Monitor B40 K122253 (Procare Monitor B20): The PROCARE Monitor B20 is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intra-hospital transport. The PROCARE Monitor B20 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. The PROCARE Monitor B20 is not intended for use during MRI. The PROCARE Monitor B20 monitors and displays oscillometric non-invasive blood pressure (systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure), invasive blood pressure, end-tidal carbon dioxide, heart/pulse rate, respiration rate, EGG (including arrhythmia and ST segment analysis), temperature with a reusable or disposable electronic thermometer for continual monitoring. Esosophageal/Nasopharyngeal/Tymnpanic/Rectal/Bladder/Axillary/Skin/Airway/Room/Myo cardial/Core/Surface temperature, and functional oxygen saturation (Sp0 2) and pulse rate via continuous monitoring , including monitoring during conditions of clinical patient motion or low perfusion. K120598 (Procare Monitor B40): The PROCARE Monitor 840 is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intra-hospital transport. The PROCARE Monitor 840 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. The PROCARE Monitor 840 is not intended for use during MRI. The PROCARE Monitor B40 monitors and displays oscillometric non-invasive blood pressure (systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure), invasive blood pressure, end-tidal carbon dioxide, heart/pulse rate, respiration rate, ECG (including arrhythmia and ST segment analysis), temperature with a reusable or disposable electronic thermometer for continual monitoring. Esophageal/Nasopharyngeal/Tympaiic/Rectal/Bladder/Axillary/Skin/Airway/Room/Myocardial/Core/ Surface temperature, and functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate via continuous monitoring, including monitoring during conditions of clinical patient motion or low perfusion. K130584 (Monitor B40): The Monitor B40 is a portable multi-parameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intra-hospital transport. The Monitor B40 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. The Monitor B40 is not intended for use during MRI. The Monitor B40 can be a stand-alone monitor or interfaced to other devices via a network. The Monitor B40 monitors and displays: ECG (including ST segment, arrhythmia detection), invasive blood pressure, heart/pulse rate, oscillometric non-invasive blood pressure (systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure), functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate via continuous monitoring (including monitoring during conditions of clinical patient motion or low perfusion), temperature with a reusable or disposable electronic thermometer for continual monitoring. Esophageal/Nasopharyngeal/Tympanic/Rectal/Bladder/Axillary/Skin/Airway/Room/Myocardial/Core/ Surface temperature, impedance respiration, respiration rate, airway gases (CO2, O2, N2O, anesthetic agents, anesthetic agent identification and respiratory rate) and Entropy. Product Quantity Distributed (Int) 16,061 (343 US, 15,718 OUS)

GE Healthcare

Class I - Dangerous

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to ECG filter settings associated with the B20/B40 V1, B30 and B40 V2 Patient Monitors. The B20, B30 and B40 Patient Monitors set the ECG filter setting incorrectly if the monitor starts with impedance respiration set in the ON position. Instead of the user selected filter, an additional 0.5 Hz high pass filter is used. The

Oct 11, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Digital Pathology System (DPS) Software version 1.1 The Omnyx" Integrated Digital Pathology system, which consists of a whole slide scanner and associated software applications, is a scanning, receiving, storing, managing, annotating and computer monitor viewing system for digital whole slide images. Omnyx" products are for in vitro diagnostic use for specific clinical applications, and are intended for research use only on other applications. Specific clinical use applications are indicated in separate clinical specific user guides supplied by Omnyx.

Omnyx

Class I - Dangerous

There is an issue associated with Digital Pathology System (DPS) Software, in which the annotation tools within the DPS version 1.1 Image Viewer will display incorrect measurements and area calculations for a region of interest on a scanned slide, under certain conditions.

Oct 1, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, 10-Test Kit, Catalog No. 85310, 10 tests/box; 690 total tests. The VerifyNow IIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide. VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician. The VerifyNow System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system which measures platelet-induced aggregation. The system consists of an instrument, a disposable test device and quality control materials. The VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide.

Accumetrics

Class I - Dangerous

Accumetrics is recalling the VerifyNow IIb/IIIa 10-Test because it contains incorrect information for the amount of time in which to perform the test following collection of the patient sample. The correct instruction is to perform the test within 15 minutes of collecting the patient sample.

Nov 14, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Dimension Vista(R) 500 and Dimension Vista(R) 1500 - Reloaded Vista Vials - limited to systems using software versions 3.4 and 3.5.1. Diagnostic device intended to determine a variety of analytes in human body fluids.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

There is the potential for the vial volume of "in use" Vista calibrators, controls, or sample diluent to incorrectly revert to full volume when removed and reloaded. Dimension Vista(R) 500 and Dimension Vista(R) 1500 - Reloaded Vista Vials - limited to systems using software versions 3.4 and 3.5.1

May 20, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Abbott i-STAT PT/INR cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 The i-Stat PT a prothrombin time test is useful for monitoring patients receiving oral anticoagulation therapy such as Coumadin or Warfarin. The cartridge is to be used with the i-Stat 1 Analyzer and as part of the i-Stat System, the PT/INR test is to be used by trained health care professionals in accordance with a facility's policies and procedures.

Abbott Point Of Care

Class I - Dangerous

Abbott Point of Care Inc (APOC) has determined that i-Stat PT/INR cartridges have the potential to exhibit incorrectly elevated INR.

Oct 28, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Blanketrol III Data Export Software Version 1.10 The Blanketrol III Data Export Software is intended for use in the electronic transfer of medical device data from the Blanketrol III to a computer, without controlling or altering the function or parameters of the Blanketrol III.

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products

Class I - Dangerous

During a customer inquiry regarding a beta version of the Bill Data Export Software, Model USB-127, it was discovered that the wrong software version was released to a customer.

May 15, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

Single Analyte Urine DAU Control (5 m L Norbuprenorphine, Level II control For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. store at 2 - 8 degrees C. Contents: Contains 13 mg/Ml of Norbuprenorphine in human urine with sodium azide as a preservative. Manufacturer: Lin-Zhi International, Inc. 670 Almanor Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 The Norbuprenorphine Drug of Abuse (DUB) Positive control is used as assayed quality control material to monitor the precision of the Lin-Zhi International, Inc. Buprenorphine Enzyme immunoassay on the Synchron clinical analyzer. It in intended for the qualitative and semi-quantitative determination of norbuprenorphine in human urine.

Lin-Zhi International

Class I - Dangerous

Product catalog # A68825 Norbuprenorphine 13 ng/mL Level 2 Controls gives a decreased concentration reading due to the degradation of the NBUP analyte in solution.

Oct 3, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

Multi Parameter Patient Monitor (with Arrhythmia Detection and Alarms) Product Usage: The V Series Monitor is intended for intra hospital use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The indications for use for the V Series include the monitoring of the following human physiological parameters: 1) ECG waveform derived from 3, 5, 6 and 12 lead measurements 2) Heart Rate 3) Pulse Oximtery 4) ST Segment 5) Arrhythmia Detection 6) Non Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP) 7) Cardiac Output (CO) 8) Respiratory Gases 9) Respiration Rate 10) Temperature The V series monitor has the capability of performing IV Drug and Hemodynamic Calculations and interfacing with network devices.

Mindray DS USA, Inc.

Class I - Dangerous

Mindray has identified an issue with V Series Monitor where the V Dock power pins connecting the V Series Monitor to the V Dock may lose spring tension, potentially causing the screen to temporarily go blank, lose communication with the central station monitor (when one is in use) or shut down. No patient related events have been reported to Mindray concerning the issue.

Oct 7, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo Blood Glucose Meter (as a part of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo System)\ The ACCU-CHEK Combo System is indicated for the treatment of insulin-requiring diabetes and for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood from the finger.

Roche Diagnostics Operations

Class I - Dangerous

There is a software synchronization issue with the ACCU-CHEK Combo system. In rare cases, when the Manual Pump option is chosen on the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo meter, there is a possibility of receiving an incorrect bolus advice recommendation that may cause a temporary under delivery of insulin.

Oct 25, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Product Brand Name(s): Alere Cholestech LDX¿ Lipid Profile"GLU Test Cassette, Model 10-991. Product Generic Name: Alere Cholestech LDX¿ Lipid Profile"GLU Test Cassette. Description of the product: Lipid. Glucose panel Test cassettes. Product packaging: 10 individually pouched cassettes in a labeled kit box. Intended for the quantitative determination of total cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, triglycerides, and/or glucose in whole blood, serum, and plasma.

Alere San Diego

Class I - Dangerous

Alere initiated a recall of Cholestech LDX Lipid Profile-GLU test cassettes, Catalog Number 10-991, Lot # 320167, becuase an incorrect lot number was printed on the outer 10 pack kit box label. The incorrect Lot # number printed was 321067.

Oct 23, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

THUNDER¿ Steerable Guidewire; Model: LVTNDR190S Medtronic guide wires are steerable guide wires that are used for the introduction and placement of diagnostics or interventional devices in the coronary and peripheral vasculature, and may be used to reach and cross a target lesion. Medtronic guide wires are not intended for cerebral vasculature. Medtronic steerable exchange guide wires are used to facilitate the substitution of one diagnostic or interventional device for another.

Medtronic Vascular

Class I - Dangerous

Potential for PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene) coating to delaminate and detach from Guidewire.

Oct 21, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Siemens Chemistry Calibrator (CAL) used with the ADVIA Chemistry Direct Bilirubin_2 Reagent, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10312279, REF 09784096, Part Number T03-1291-62; IVD Product usage: Usage: DBIL_2: For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of direct bilirubin in human serum and plasma on the ADVIA Chemistry systems. Such measurements are useful in the screening of liver function disorders or in the diagnosis of jaundice.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is conducting a field correction for Siemens Chemistry Calibrator Lots 090445B and 090445C on the ADVIA 1200, 1650, 1800, and 2400 Chemistry Systems. The System Specific Values (SSVs) for the Direct Bilirubin Assay (DBIL_2) have been reassigned for these lots. Siemens has determined that the DBIL_2 SSVs currently assigned to these lots may cause an average shift of

Sep 24, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →
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