Confirmed an average positive bias of 40% for testosterone concentrations of approximately 660 ng/dL (22.9 nmol/L) and above with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Total Testosterone Assay when compared to the IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000 XPi Total Testosterone Assay. Two (2) lots of Total Testosterone assays for the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000, kit lots #515 and #516 were actively distributed to customers when the issue was discovered by Siemens, and they are subject to the correction or removal in this recall (867 total quantity of reagents distributed for each lot). The violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. In both males and female, testosterone results are not used in isolation but are interpreted in conjunction with clinical history and symptomology as well as with other laboratory testing (e.g. gonadotropins and other sex steroids). A delay in the diagnosis may be experienced and medical intervention, such as repeat testing may be required.
Device exceeds the limitations of a Class I 510(k)-exempt device so the user manual, instructions for use, and promotional materials are being corrected to remove all references to downstream applications.
Due improperly formulated and released bulk lot of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probes resulting in false positive identification results for Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp.
The product was recalled because stability evaluation of the lots indicated a decrease in reactivity that could lead to a potential false-negative result interpretation. The issue was identified by the firm after failing to meet lot requirements for potency. The lot release error was discovered on October 08, 2021, after a failed potency test was determined during 6-month stability evaluation of retention material for the lots. The subsequent manufacturing investigation, which included a review of the lot release potency documentation, found that the initial lot release potency test for the lot was misinterpreted.
Stryker received a report of a battery fire involving an Airo TruCT unit previously subjected to bypass charging. The firm is notifying customers with units whose battery monitoring systems were bypassed to charge the batteries; the batteries in these units require replacing.
The Control Level I material value was showing results exceeding the upper limit of the acceptable range after a period of three (3) months. The unacceptable Control Level 1 value results in the Analyzer generating an error code which stops further testing and nullifies associated patient samples, resulting in a delay in patient results and a potential delay in therapeutic modifications.
Due improperly formulated and released bulk lot of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probes resulting in false positive identification results for Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp.
The product was recalled because stability evaluation of the lots indicated a decrease in reactivity that could lead to a potential false-negative result interpretation. The issue was identified by the firm after failing to meet lot requirements for potency. The lot release error was discovered on October 08, 2021, after a failed potency test was determined during 6-month stability evaluation of retention material for the lots. The subsequent manufacturing investigation, which included a review of the lot release potency documentation, found that the initial lot release potency test for the lot was misinterpreted.
Abbott has identified potential performance issues for the Alinity m System software version 1.6.5: 1) In a unique scenario, the waste chute flapper was found to not open when the Systems Solution drawer was closed and locked. It was found that the software will cause the flapper door to stay in the closed position when the drawer is closed and locked if the flapper had previously been moved out of position. 2) Sample preparation drawer #1 barcode information is used instead of sample prep drawer #2 when the scanned data is not sent to the System Control Center before the next bottle barcode in sample prep drawer#2 is scanned. 3) Under a specific condition, while the system is processing tests and a new test request is made, when the level of the bulk solution is too low to process a test, the software would error stop the system and try to complete all in-process tests. An internal counter is reset which can cause reaction vessels (RVs) already present in an Amplification Detection Unit (or amp detect) to remain there and not be moved to waste so that more RVs can be placed into the amp detect for processing. 4) 4 to 6 replicates of the same auto calibrator orders can be run with 2 different sets of calibrator materials on the same rack. It was discovered during internal testing, when running 4 to 6 replicates of a calibrator, it is possible for the user to use 2 separate lots of material which is not detected by the System Control Center (SCC). If this were to occur, the calibration curve would be created using 2 separate material lots. In normal use scenario, this curve would be made using only 1 lot of material.
Calibration disk Data Release Version (DRV) 6194 to 6200 contain inappropriate calibration mathematics for VITROS Calibration Kit 9 for calibrating VITROS PHYT Slides, for all lots of slide generation 22 (GEN 22). The erroneous mathematics on the calibration disk prevents the VITROS 250/350 Chemistry System from successfully calibrating, leading to delayed results.
***Update12/13/22***:Product removal due to higher incidence of adverse events of foreign body reactions*** Potential outcomes associated with foreign body reaction to remnant ORlSE Gel post procedure. Foreign body reaction which presented as mass formations from remnant ORlSE Gel post-procedure, prompting surgical intervention
***Update12/13/22***:Product removal due to higher incidence of adverse events of foreign body reactions*** Potential outcomes associated with foreign body reaction to remnant ORlSE Gel post procedure. Foreign body reaction which presented as mass formations from remnant ORlSE Gel post-procedure, prompting surgical intervention
Ambulatory ECG monitoring system labeling update: 1) Clinically actionable arrhythmia notifications delayed until patient registration is complete; 2) Patches limited to 100 symptomatic and 500 asymptomatic wireless transmissions; once the maximum transmission limit is reached for either type, any further transmissions for that type will cease. Risk of delayed reporting to health providers.
***Update12/13/22***:Product removal due to higher incidence of adverse events of foreign body reactions*** Potential outcomes associated with foreign body reaction to remnant ORlSE Gel post procedure. Foreign body reaction which presented as mass formations from remnant ORlSE Gel post-procedure, prompting surgical intervention
Due to partial label detachment on tubes. This can cause tubes to become stuck together in the pouch or cause automation errors when used with the automated loader for the wash assistant.
Due to partial label detachment on tubes. This can cause tubes to become stuck together in the pouch or cause automation errors when used with the automated loader for the wash assistant. Firm root cause investigation confirmed that label detachment is due to an adhesive change by a tier 2 supplier.
Unable to charge the battery pack- battery packs will allow the batteries to be charged if the voltage of any cell is below 2.5V. When this occurs, the battery pack will not accept the charge, could vent and possibly catch fire