IFU- Instructions for Use (IFU) package insert and both the IFU packaged with the test kit and the electronic version on the BD website not approved by FDA,specifically describing specimen type, could cause use of the test with invalid specimen types, which may produce false positive or false negative results.Erroneous results can cause a delay in diagnosis or treatment
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QRR049001 Lot QCAB6AN505 incorrectly labelled as QRR049002 Lot QCAB6AAA28. The incorrectly labelled vial will upload the range for the Starrsed Control Level A and the instrument result will be flagged as out of range.
QRR049001 Lot QCAB6AN505 incorrectly labelled as QRR049002 Lot QCAB6AAA28. The incorrectly labelled vial will upload the range for the Starrsed Control Level A and the instrument result will be flagged as out of range.
There have been reports of skin burns to children wearing the device.
SPM software anomalies that may lead to the generation of erroneous 4Kscore Test results
QIAstat-Dx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel multiplexed nucleic acid real-time PCR test, Reference Number 691223
Qiagen Sciences
Faulty cartridges in the lot could result in false test results.
Device failed to function as intended and/or failed to conform to their design specifications.
Unavailable to calibrate VITROS Chemistry Products VANC Reagent, Generation (GEN) 50, results in delay of testing
EARLYVUE VS30 VITAL SIGNS MONITOR Software Version A.00.02 and A.00.01 Product Number: 863359
Philips North America
EarlyVue VS30 Vital Signs Monitor and EarlyVue VS30 Vitals monitor Missing Calibration Alarm, a risk of an inaccurate CO2 measurement which may lead to a failure to recognize a change in patient condition.
EarlyVue VS30 Vitals monitor with Software Versions A.00.02 and A.00.01 Product Number: 863380
Philips North America
EarlyVue VS30 Vital Signs Monitor and EarlyVue VS30 Vitals monitor Missing Calibration Alarm, a risk of an inaccurate CO2 measurement which may lead to a failure to recognize a change in patient condition.
The liquid buffer component in the affected test kit lots was determined to have bacterial contamination. User may notice a slight odor when the buffer is brought close to the nose.
ViziShot 2 Single Use Aspiration Needle, 21G- To be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree and the gastrointestinal tract. Model: NA-U401SX-4021, NA-U401SX-4021-A
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Product non-conformance pertaining to the angle of the needle does not meet manufacturing specifications and remained unbent, resulting to slight resistance experienced during needle advancement and retraction.
To be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree and the gastrointestinal tract Models: NA-U401SX-4022, NA-U401SX-4022-A
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Product non-conformance pertaining to the angle of the needle does not meet manufacturing specifications and remained unbent, resulting to slight resistance experienced during needle advancement and retraction.
Atellica CH Toxicology Calibrator (TOX CAL)-The Atellica¿ CH Toxicology Calibrator (TOX CAL) is for in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating the Acet, ETOH and Sal assays using the Atellica¿ CH Analyzer Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11099440
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Reassignment of the Atellica CH Toxicology Calibrators (TOX CAL) and ADVIA Chemistry ToxAmmonia Calibrators for the Atellica CH Salicylate (Sal) Assay due to a positive bias
ADVIA Chemistry ToxAmmonia Calibrator- In vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of ethanol (ETOH_2), ammonia (AMM), acetaminophen (ACET), and salicylate (SAL) assays on the ADVIA¿ Chemistry systems Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10309217
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Reassignment of the Atellica CH Toxicology Calibrators (TOX CAL) and ADVIA Chemistry ToxAmmonia Calibrators for the Atellica CH Salicylate (Sal) Assay due to a positive bias
Released with discoloration (rust) on the Drill Chuck and inner chuck of Codman Cranial Hand Drill may result in inflammation, local toxicity, systemic toxicity, sensitivity, revision surgery, procedural delay, inconvenience to user, and/or infection.
DxU 840m Iris Urine Microscopy Analyzer, Catalog Number C76947, in-vitro diagnostic device, urine analysis
Beckman Coulter
Beckman Coulter has become aware of an intermittent issue in which the optional flag "Previous Sample Had Sperm" was enabled but not displayed so that a carryover event could have been investigated.
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243B
3M Company - Health Care Business
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators with dates of manufacture between November 6, 2022 and January 17, 2023 have an increased potential to leak ink during a sterilization cycle.
Beckman Coulter has become aware of an intermittent issue in which the optional flag Previous Sample Had Sperm was enabled but not displayed so that a carryover event could have been investigated.
Beckman Coulter has become aware of an intermittent issue in which the optional flag "Previous Sample Had Sperm" was enabled but not displayed so that a carryover event could have been investigated.