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SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS
N Antiserum to Human IgG are not meeting the current High-Dose Hook Effect expectation of up to 648 mg/L for IgGU (urine) and up to 2290 mg/L for IgGC (CSF).
An increase in clip locking malfunctions, Establish Final Arm Angle and Clip Opening While Locked, have been observed. Contributing causes may be clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. Unsuccessful clip procedure can lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.
The extension set has a high probability of potential failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. Depending on the nature of the leak and type of infusion, there is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur including air embolization or hypovolemia.
An increase in clip locking malfunctions, Establish Final Arm Angle and Clip Opening While Locked, have been observed. Contributing causes may be clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. Unsuccessful clip procedure can lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.
An increase in clip locking malfunctions, Establish Final Arm Angle and Clip Opening While Locked, have been observed. Contributing causes may be clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. Unsuccessful clip procedure can lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.
The extension set has a high probability of failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. Depending on the nature of the leak and type of infusion, there is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur including air embolization or hypovolemia.
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision
As a result of returned product complaints for Veritas Phaco packs related to broken or cracked irrigation luer due to a manufacturing issue.
Fresenius Kabi USA
The display screen may become frozen and unresponsive to user input, triggering an alarm that is evidenced by a buzzer sound and flashing red LEDs as a secondary notification. However, as the screen goes blank it does not indicate an alarm condition or respond. This issue leads to temporary cessation of flow of a medication or fluid, requiring immediate intervention by the clinician.
Tandem Diabetes Care
Insulin pumps may have the following issues: 1) Malfunction 6 Non-Volatile Memory, 2) Inaccurate (Fluctuating) Battery Life Display, 3) Touchscreen Staying On, 4) Unexpected Open Loop, that can be mitigated with a software update. Issues could result in hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Critical Failure of the LifeSPARC controller when the software freezes or crashes and the screen does not display data.
The IFU incorrectly states the insulin fill value of two sizes of cannula which can result in an initial insulin infusion to be fewer units than intended.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21. This device with this specific storage temperature deviation is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Tandem Diabetes Care
Insulin pumps may have the following issues: 1) Malfunction 6 Non-Volatile Memory, 2) Inaccurate (Fluctuating) Battery Life Display, 3) Touchscreen Staying On, 4) Unexpected Open Loop, that can be mitigated with a software update. Issues could result in hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.
***Update** :HBsAg analyte is also Non-Reactive on the Ortho Vitros analyser as well as the Beckman Coulter DxI. Randox Serology I Positive Control will test negative (Non-Reactive) for Marker HBsAg resulting in delay in reporting patient results due to the positive control O36SR testing negative (Non-Reactive) for Marker HBsAg
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings
Internal ethemet cables are missing one or both ferrite cores therefore the electromagnetic compatibility of the device is not ensured
Associates of Cape Cod
Incorrect information on the Fungitell STAT clamshells containing the Fungitell STAT Standard, relates to printed information for reconstitution and pretreatment volumes
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings
Internal ethemet cables are missing one or both ferrite cores therefore the electromagnetic compatibility of the device is not ensured
Product not registered for use in the UK
Due to a manufacturing defect which results in a visible gap between the connector's top and bottom housing.
The INOmax DSIR Delivery System, manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, is not compatible with the upgraded version of the Leoni Plus ventilator, manufactured by Lowenstein Medical. The Leoni Plus ventilator was recently upgraded in 2021 by Lowenstein Medical, with new hardware and software, and the upgraded version cannot be appropriately connected with the INOmax DSIR as instructed in the INOmax DSIR Operators Manual (OM). The INOmax DSIR OM requires the use of a one-way valve with the Leoni Plus ventilator during High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation mode and warns that use of the device without a one-way valve may result in high Nitric Oxide (NO) delivery.