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
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
Carl Zeiss Meditec is conducting a field corrective action for its OPMI Pentero C surgical microscope system. During a routine inspection, one microscope installation was found to have 3 (three) broken screws out of 6 (six) in the lower section of the ceiling mount.
The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Spinal Solutions because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.
There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bending of the catheter during the retraction from the needle. It was determined to be use errors. The correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.
The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Spinal Solutions because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.
8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instruments.
Intuitive Surgical
Reports of dislodging of the Cautery Plug Insert from the Cautery Plug Riser, preventing a bipolar cautery cable from being properly connected which results in loss of cautery function of Bipolar Instruments.
The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Spinal Solutions because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.
There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bending of the catheter during the retraction from the needle. It was determined to be use errors. The correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.
The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Spinal Solutions because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.
There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bending of the catheter during the retraction from the needle. It was determined to be use errors. The correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.
da Vinci Si Surgeon Console. Intended to assist in the accurate Control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.
Intuitive Surgical
Clarification of existing labeling information and operating procedures.
The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Spinal Solutions because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.
8mm Precise Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instruments.
Intuitive Surgical
Reports of dislodging of the Cautery Plug Insert from the Cautery Plug Riser, preventing a bipolar cautery cable from being properly connected which results in loss of cautery function of Bipolar Instruments.
Flush Port (used in almost all da Vinci instruments) Assists in cleaning the instrument.
Intuitive Surgical
Clarification of existing labeling information and operating procedures.
There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bending of the catheter during the retraction from the needle. It was determined to be use errors. The correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.
There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bending of the catheter during the retraction from the needle. It was determined to be use errors. The correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.
The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Spinal Solutions because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.
There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bending of the catheter during the retraction from the needle. It was determined to be use errors. The correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.