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Presource PBDS, Kit, Common. Kit includes a exerciser volumetric 5000 ML device, two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of 4 chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths, and Gatorade pouches. Product Usage: The kit is provided to a patient pre-surgery, as part of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol. Items included at 1) an exerciser volumetric 5000ML device that is utilized to foster improved lung performance in an effort to avoid potential pulmonary post-operative complications, 2) up to two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of for chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths utilized by the patient to reduce the risk of surgical site infections by wiping the body in a prescribed manner, 3) up to two Gatorade to help restore the body s electrolytes when fasting prior to surgery.

Cardinal Health 200

Class I - Dangerous

A defect in the seal of the Gatorade pouch contained in kits caused the pouch to leak within a limited portion of the kit.

Feb 20, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Presource PBDS, Kit, No Spiro Diabetes. Kit includes a exerciser volumetric 5000 ML device, two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of 4 chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths, and Gatorade pouches. Product Usage: The kit is provided to a patient pre-surgery, as part of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol. Items included at 1) an exerciser volumetric 5000ML device that is utilized to foster improved lung performance in an effort to avoid potential pulmonary post-operative complications, 2) up to two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of for chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths utilized by the patient to reduce the risk of surgical site infections by wiping the body in a prescribed manner, 3) up to two Gatorade to help restore the body s electrolytes when fasting prior to surgery.

Cardinal Health 200

Class I - Dangerous

A defect in the seal of the Gatorade pouch contained in kits caused the pouch to leak within a limited portion of the kit.

Feb 20, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Presource PBDS, Kit, Common Diabetes. Kit includes a exerciser volumetric 5000 ML device, two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of 4 chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths, and Gatorade pouches. Product Usage: The kit is provided to a patient pre-surgery, as part of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol. Items included at 1) an exerciser volumetric 5000ML device that is utilized to foster improved lung performance in an effort to avoid potential pulmonary post-operative complications, 2) up to two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of for chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths utilized by the patient to reduce the risk of surgical site infections by wiping the body in a prescribed manner, 3) up to two Gatorade to help restore the body s electrolytes when fasting prior to surgery.

Cardinal Health 200

Class I - Dangerous

A defect in the seal of the Gatorade pouch contained in kits caused the pouch to leak within a limited portion of the kit.

Feb 20, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Presource PBDS, Kit, No Spiro. Kit includes a exerciser volumetric 5000 ML device, two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of 4 chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths, and Gatorade pouches. Product Usage: The kit is provided to a patient pre-surgery, as part of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol. Items included at 1) an exerciser volumetric 5000ML device that is utilized to foster improved lung performance in an effort to avoid potential pulmonary post-operative complications, 2) up to two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of for chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths utilized by the patient to reduce the risk of surgical site infections by wiping the body in a prescribed manner, 3) up to two Gatorade to help restore the body s electrolytes when fasting prior to surgery.

Cardinal Health 200

Class I - Dangerous

A defect in the seal of the Gatorade pouch contained in kits caused the pouch to leak within a limited portion of the kit.

Feb 20, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Hyalomatrix, Product nos. 651105, 651103, 651104, and 651301 Product Usage: Hyalomatrix is a bi-layered, sterile, flexible, and comfortable wound dressing that acts as an advanced wound care device. It is comprised of a non-woven pad entirely composed of HY AFF 11, a benzyl ester of hyaluronic acid, and a semipermeable silicone membrane, which controls water vapor loss, provides a flexible covering for the wound surface, and adds increased tear strength to the device. The HYAFFl 1 wound contact layer biodegradable matrix acts as a scaffold for cellular invasion and capillary growth. Hyalomatrix is indicated for the management of wounds including: partial and full-thickness wounds; second-degree bums; pressure ulcers; venous ulcers; diabetic ulcers; chronic vascular ulcers; tunneled/undetermined wounds; surgical wounds (donor sites/grafts, post-Mohs surgery, post-laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence); trauma wounds (abrasions, lacerations, skin tears); and draining wounds. The device is intended for one-time use.

Anika Therapeutics

Class I - Dangerous

Hyalomatrix products are susceptible to degradation as a result of the decomposition of PVC in the packaging material during sterilization, which resulted in degradation of the film. Over the long term it is possible that product integrity may be compromised.

May 10, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Peripherally Inserted Midline Catheter Kit with Placement Wire, REF MK-02031-TW Product Usage: To provide real time tip location information of a central venous catheter by utilization of ECG to observe P-wave changes as the tip approaches the right atrium of the heart via the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). The VPS Rhythm Device is appropriate for final catheter tip placement in any catheter that is intended to be placed in the lower 1/3 of the SVC near the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ). Catheters that are traditionally considered CVCs that are intended to be placed in the right atrium, or any location other than the lower 1/3 SVC (e.g. chronic hemodialysis catheters placed in the right atrium).

Arrow International

Class I - Dangerous

Product pouch label may not easily identify the lot number, expiration date and associated symbols..

May 17, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

VPS TipTracker Stylet Accessory, REF RHY-177-TTSAP Product Usage: To provide real time tip location information of a central venous catheter by utilization of ECG to observe P-wave changes as the tip approaches the right atrium of the heart via the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). The VPS Rhythm Device is appropriate for final catheter tip placement in any catheter that is intended to be placed in the lower 1/3 of the SVC near the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ). Catheters that are traditionally considered CVCs that are intended to be placed in the right atrium, or any location other than the lower 1/3 SVC (e.g. chronic hemodialysis catheters placed in the right atrium).

Arrow International

Class I - Dangerous

Product pouch label may not easily identify the lot number, expiration date and associated symbols..

May 17, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Pack, REF RHY-100-ECGO Product Usage: To provide real time tip location information of a central venous catheter by utilization of ECG to observe P-wave changes as the tip approaches the right atrium of the heart via the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). The VPS Rhythm Device is appropriate for final catheter tip placement in any catheter that is intended to be placed in the lower 1/3 of the SVC near the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ). Catheters that are traditionally considered CVCs that are intended to be placed in the right atrium, or any location other than the lower 1/3 SVC (e.g. chronic hemodialysis catheters placed in the right atrium).

Arrow International

Class I - Dangerous

Product pouch label may not easily identify the lot number, expiration date and associated symbols..

May 17, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

FDI FORT DEFIANCE INDUSTRIES P2131 AUTOMATED FIELD STEAM STERILIZER, NSN: 6530-01-641-4641 Product Usage: The Fort Defiance Industries Automated Field Steam Sterilizer Model P2131 is designed for sterilization of porous and non-porous, heat- and moisture-stable materials (e.g., surgical instruments and textiles) used in healthcare facilities. The P2131 sterilizer is a transportable device designed for use in a variety of austere environments.

Fort Defiance Industries

Class I - Dangerous

During long-term storage (i.e. military depot), the interaction of stagnant water and dissimilar metals in the plumbing of the P2131 device produces deposits in the water system that can potentially interfere with the rear sight gauge and / or the water liquid level switch.

May 24, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Pack with Johans Adapter, REF RHY-100-ECGJ Product Usage: To provide real time tip location information of a central venous catheter by utilization of ECG to observe P-wave changes as the tip approaches the right atrium of the heart via the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). The VPS Rhythm Device is appropriate for final catheter tip placement in any catheter that is intended to be placed in the lower 1/3 of the SVC near the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ). Catheters that are traditionally considered CVCs that are intended to be placed in the right atrium, or any location other than the lower 1/3 SVC (e.g. chronic hemodialysis catheters placed in the right atrium).

Arrow International

Class I - Dangerous

Product pouch label may not easily identify the lot number, expiration date and associated symbols..

May 17, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

da Vinci X Surgical System, Model IS4200. Product Usage: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci X Surgical System Mode IS4200) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.

Intuitive Surgical

Class I - Dangerous

Specific da Vinci X Surgical Systems (IS4200) were shipped with defective Arm Controller Joint (ACJ) boards that were found to have a high rate of failure due to a defective component.

Mar 7, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single puncture site by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins.

Arrow International

Class I - Dangerous

The recalling firm has received complaints related to increased resistance encountered when introducing the CVC over the spring wire guide. This may lead to procedural delay, and there may be need of medical intervention by exchanging the catheter for another CVC catheter.

May 11, 2018 Surgical Instruments View Details →

Drainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is intended for use in percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures.

Vascular Solutions

Class I - Dangerous

The supplier of Drainer(R) centesis catheters notified Vascular Solutions, Inc. that there is a potential for certain production lots to contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins.

May 4, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

C2 CryoBalloon Focal Catheter, REF FG-1009. C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System is used as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications.

PENTAX of America

Class I - Dangerous

The catheter alignment arrow printed onto the strain relief is not aligned with the detachment feature of the catheter connector, resulting in the potential for the catheter to be attached to the controller in the detach orientation. In this orientation, the catheter is not securely attached to the controller and may be partially (~1cm) ejected from controller.

Mar 30, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

The PREVI¿ Color Gram dyes are used with the PREVI¿ Color Gram instrument to stain bacterial and fungal microorganisms for direct examination, according to Gram s method. The PREVI¿ Color Gram instrument sprays the PREVI¿ Color Gram reagents onto microscope slides which have been smeared with specimens to be examined. The staining procedure is rapid and precise. Each reagent has a specific position (A, B, C, D, E) on the PREVI¿ Color Gram platform that is also indicated on the reagent label. An automated slide stainer is a device used to stain histology, cytology, and hematology slides for diagnosis.

BioMerieux SA

Class I - Dangerous

A shipment to Guadeloupe suffered a temperature excursions up to 47.8¿C, exceeding the acceptable limits. After detection of the issue, Global Supply Chain QA asked the bioM¿rieux distributor in Guadeloupe to put products in quarantine in July 2017; After several reminders, the distributor informed in November 2017 that products were delivered to customers.

Mar 23, 2018 Surgical Instruments View Details →

Alaris Extension Sets with microbore tubing Model 20022 and 30914 Is used to administer fluid and medications from a syringe to the patient through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery or vein. These model codes are extension sets that can be used with IV administration sets. The set s components are commonly found on intravascular administration sets and extension sets. It includes a microbore tubing, a slide clamp, male and female luer.

CareFusion 303

Class I - Dangerous

Reports of incorrect priming volume due to manufacturing with incorrect tubing.

Nov 6, 2017 Surgical Instruments View Details →
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