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
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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
FAST Procedure Kit. Intended for use as a Minor Surgical Procedures Tray.
American Optisurgical
American Optisurgical, Inc initiated a recall of ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 3mL Applicator, in response to a sub-recall letter from Medline Industries, Inc due to lack of sterility assurance caused by an incomplete seal on the individual unit packaging.
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
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
Coloplast is conducting a recall on three lots of Digitex Absorbable Polydiaxanone Suture, Size 2-0 because it is mislabeled with a three year expiration date.
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
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
American Optisurgical's TX1 Tissue Removal System Console. The console is a software unit that is indicated for use in surgical procedures.
American Optisurgical
The recall has been initiated due to an overheating protection voltage suppressor on the redundant safety protection circuit board. Secondary to the recall, American Optisurgical, Inc. will be making a correction to add spacers between the valve and cassette to correct a small irrigation leak that can occur after the priming cycle. Use of this product may cause the device to lose power and stop wo
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
Devices labeled for an intended use was not included in the existing 510(k) or PMA, in that, the Indications for use was modified.
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).
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
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
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
The firm received complaints for unintended movements.
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
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
Complaints have been reported for brakes disengaging when the bed is subjected to a hard jolt or force to the frame.
Intuitive Surgical has identified a potential for some units of the Monopolar curved Scissors version 09 and 10 instruments to develop very small cracks near the distal end. This may create a pathway for electrosurgical energy to leak to tissue and potentially cause thermal injury.