Class I - Dangerous
Slow deflation time: Slower than normal balloon deflation time of greater than 10 seconds. The balloon normally deflates in less than 5 seconds. The device performance specification for deflation time is 10 seconds maximum.
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Medtronic Neuromodulation is providing Healthcare Providers with safety information and patient management recommendations related to the potential for electrical shorting internal to they SynchroMed infusion pump. An electrical short circuit in a feedthrough may present as a motor stall or low battery reset/alarm and lead to a loss of or reduction in therapy which may result in the return of und
WIth TouchTools 3.0 after the execution of a Rich User Prompt in Display and Wait mode, door lock errors are ignored. If an operator presses "Continue" following a Rich User Prompt and the door has been left open, the script will progress (continue without warning). This could lead to the instrument moving unexpectedly and potentially cause an injury to the operator if they are physically inside t
Biomet Trauma ("Biomet") has initiated a recall of Retrograde Femoral Connecting Bolt, which involves Part Number 14-442021. The connecting bolt has an undersized diameter specification that may cause an interference fit with the 4mm hex driver (Part Number: 41024) near the edge of the tolerance. If the 4mm hex driver becomes stuck in the connecting bolt it cannot be taken apart and a delay in su
Endologix, Inc. initiated this voluntary recall of certain lots of Endologix, Inc. due to reports of dilator breakage during clinical procedures.
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) is initiating this recall because a combination of Bard¿ UltraClip¿ Dual Trigger Tissue Marker's and support catheters (Microsheath and Usher) were inadvertently distributed to customers without completing the sterilization process (non sterile).
BARD Biopsy Systems UltraClip Dual Trigger breast tissue marker. Intended for use to attach to soft breast tissue at the surgical site during an open surgical breast biopsy.
Bard Peripheral Vascular
Class I - Dangerous
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) has confirmed that some devices with the recalled product code / lot number combination may have the metal tissue marker separated from the needle prior to use.
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) is initiating this recall because a combination of Bard¿ UltraClip¿ Dual Trigger Tissue Marker's and support catheters (Microsheath and Usher) were inadvertently distributed to customers without completing the sterilization process (non sterile).
Class I - Dangerous
The Glenosphere Orientation Guide Instrument Used with the Delta XTEND Reverse Shoulder is being recalled because an arrow that is etched on the instrument was incorrectly placed on the opposite side of the instrument. Using the improperly etched arrow as a guide could potentially lead to incorrect orientation of the glenosphere implant.
Class I - Dangerous
American Optisurgical, Inc. is recalling certain lots of TX1 Tissue Removal System disposable handpiece due to inventory being released into distribution without a cleared FDA 510(k) to cover recent product changes. Use of this product may lead to an underperformance of the device.
Class I - Dangerous
This removal is in response to complaints alleging that the Zimmer Air Dermatomes and Zimmer Air Dermatome II products would either not operate or operate intermittently. Zimmer's investigation determined that the planetary gear teeth were broken. This may cause a delay or postponement of the surgery or result in a suboptimal graft retrieval with potential of requiring an additional donor site.
Class I - Dangerous
This removal is in response to complaints alleging that the Zimmer Air Dermatomes and Zimmer Air Dermatome II products would either not operate or operate intermittently. Zimmer's investigation determined that the planetary gear teeth were broken. This may cause a delay or postponement of the surgery or result in a suboptimal graft retrieval with potential of requiring an additional donor site.
da Vinci 5 mm Instrument Cannulae for use with the da Vinci S and Si Surgical Systems. Used to establish a port of entry for Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist instruments,
Intuitive Surgical
Class I - Dangerous
Intuitive Surgical is implementing a voluntary Field Action to implement a modified inspection process for the 5 mm Cannula (PN 420011) and 5 mm Flared Cannula (PN 420262).
Stryker Instruments 0400-820-000 T4 Zipper Toga (L/XL) Sterile, O; single use; Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to protect the patient, healthcare personnel and operating room personnel against contamination, exposure of infectious bodily fluids, and the transfer of microorganismsand particulate material.
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker
Class I - Dangerous
Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr
Class I - Dangerous
Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr
Stryker Instruments 0400-810-000 T4 Zipper Toga (S/M) Sterile, EO; single use; Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to protect the patient, healthcare personnel and operating room personnel against contamination, exposure of infectious bodily fluids, and the transfer of microorganismsand particulate material.
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker
Class I - Dangerous
Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr
Class I - Dangerous
Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr
Class I - Dangerous
Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr
Class I - Dangerous
This removal is in response to complaints alleging that the Zimmer Air Dermatomes and Zimmer Air Dermatome II products would either not operate or operate intermittently. Zimmer's investigation determined that the planetary gear teeth were broken. This may cause a delay or postponement of the surgery or result in a suboptimal graft retrieval with potential of requiring an additional donor site.
Symbios Medical Products, Indianapolis, Indiana, is performing a voluntary recall of all GoPumps found in the GoPump Rapid Recovery System kits and all GoBlock kits manufactured with flow control components assembled prior to July 2012. The recall is being expanded after receiving additional reports relating to excessively high flow rates on the 150 mL reservoir, 2 mL/hr GOPump (PN510031), and the