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On April 29, 2013 Olympus Surgical Technologies America R&D received results from an accelerated aging study conducted as part of a new market submission. The study found that one of 60 Dissector units that underwent 3 year accelerated aging failed the dye penetration test indicating that the seal on sterile packaging was compromised. The dissector products are labeled with a 3 year shelf life.

Jul 24, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Medtronic is recalling certain lots of Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Reservoirs MMT-326A (1.8mL) and MMT-332A (3.0mL) used with Medtronic Paradigm insulin pumps because they may have increased risk for leaking. A leak in the reservoir may result in delivery of less insulin than intended. In addition, if there is a leaky reservoir and an insulin blockage occurs in the infusion set, the pump may not

Jul 3, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

The firm initiated this recall of one lot (121402) of nanoPOINT Injectors after they noticed that Tyvek lids might have been damaged and, therefore, the stability of the sterile barrier might be negatively affected.

Aug 5, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. has initiated a field correction to their Framelink software version 5.4 which can be used on Medtronic Navigation StealthStation 57 and i7 systems or a Medtronic Planning Station due to the potential of discrepancy between the exam image and the displayed measurement or overlay under certain conditions of use.

Jul 15, 2013 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

Non-toxic inks, used on the silk screen graphics of the case bases and lids, and caddy lids, were found to be either delaminating or running off from the substrate after repeated washing and sterilization cycles.

Apr 22, 2013 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of the EndoReturn Arterial Cannula that were built with an incorrect component. This component can create a performance problem with the IntraClude IntraAortic Occlusion device.

Jul 16, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

PDC Healthcare initiated this recall of Non-Sterile Viscot Part Number 1437-100 Surgical Skin Markers, becuase they were inadvertently mislabeled as PN STER-VIS Sterile Skin Marker Pen with Labels and Flex Ruter.

Jul 10, 2013 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

Correction to provide clarification and additional labeling to minimize likelihood on implanting filter backwards.

Mar 29, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’