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This letter is to notify you that several of our sterile screw products are being voluntarily recalled. Product sterility may be compromised due to a mechanical failure of the protective packaging tube. Tube end plugs may dislodge creating the potential for the screw to come out of the protective tube and then the sharp end of the screw pierce the outer sterile barrier pouch.

Jun 11, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

The placement guidewire diameter is too large and does not pass-through the introducer needle during the placement procedure of the PEG Feeding Tube.

Jun 22, 2010 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Mislabeled: The 8" x 10" package contains 7" x 9" VENTRALIGHT ST Mesh product and the 7" x 9" package contains 8" x 10" VENTRALIGHT ST Mesh

Sep 4, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

T-handle screw is used on a complementary product to the CRW, the Integra HRAIM, which is the CT-compatible intubation Head Ring Assembly. When the T-handle on the HRAIM intubation hoop is tightened, the T-handle could stop in a vertical position that prevents the CRWPRECISE and certain models of the CRW-ASL from seating properly on the head ring although it appears to be fully seated

Aug 9, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

T-handle screw is used on a complementary product to the CRW, the Integra HRAIM, which is the CT-compatible intubation Head Ring Assembly. When the T-handle on the HRAIM intubation hoop is tightened, the T-handle could stop in a vertical position that prevents the CRWPRECISE and certain models of the CRW-ASL from seating properly on the head ring although it appears to be fully seated

Aug 9, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’
Class I - Dangerous

The recall was initiated because Biosense Webster has become aware of information regarding a potential hazard that may occur during the operation of a Bloom EP Stimulator device in conjunction with RF generators and other electrophysiology (EP) equipment, including the CARTO 3 Electropysiology Mapping System.

Nov 17, 2009 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

There is potential for the sterility of the product to be compromised.

Aug 9, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

On 6/16/2010 Unimed Surgical Products, Inc., 10401 Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33777 initiated a recall of the Medline Industries, Inc. Electrosurgical electrodes used for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue due to concerns of sterility.

Jun 16, 2010 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

On 6/16/2010 Unimed Surgical Products, Inc., 10401 Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33777 initiated a recall of the Medline Industries, Inc. Electrosurgical electrodes used for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue due to concerns of sterility.

Jun 16, 2010 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Should a battery with the minimum contact diameter (.51 inches) be placed on the battery spring (.53 inches), an electrical circuit will not be completed and the Mini-Infuser will not operate. The reason being that the Mini-Infuser Battery Spring has a flat contact that measures .53 inches ΒΏ.01 inches on the inner diameter of the spring coil. The IEC 60086-2 and ANSI 08 standards specify a minimum

Mar 4, 2011 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

On 6/16/2010 Unimed Surgical Products, Inc., 10401 Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33777 initiated a recall of the Medline Industries, Inc. Electrosurgical electrodes used for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue due to concerns of sterility.

Jun 16, 2010 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

On 6/16/2010 Unimed Surgical Products, Inc., 10401 Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33777 initiated a recall of the Medline Industries, Inc. Electrosurgical electrodes used for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue due to concerns of sterility.

Jun 16, 2010 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Distribution of a product that did not meet specifications. (labeling error)

Jul 16, 2008 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

On 6/16/2010 Unimed Surgical Products, Inc., 10401 Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33777 initiated a recall of the Medline Industries, Inc. Electrosurgical electrodes used for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue due to concerns of sterility.

Jun 16, 2010 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024, MC-1000. Alternate brands: EnviroCide, part number: 13-3325. Private labeled products of Cavicide: Backscratchers Cavicide, part number: 13-4800. MaxiSpray Plus, part numbers: 13-7400 and 13-7405. pdCARE Surface Disinfectant, part numbers: 13-7525 and 13-7500. Z3 Surface Disinfectant, part number: 13-7900. CaviCide is a multi-purpose disinfectant/decontaminant cleaner for use on hard, non-porous inanimate surfaces. CaviCide is a bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and tuberulocidal which is available in a ready-to-use, liquid form typically contained in 1 gallon bottles, 2.5 gallon bottles, 25 oz. spray bottles, or 55 gallon drums (depending on the item number). CaviCide may also be branded as a private label (see (1)(vi) below for names and Table 1 above for additional details). The product may be used (1) for precleaning non-instrument surfaces prior to disinfection; (2) for precleaning instruments prior to disinfection; (3) as a virucide on non-instrument surfaces; (4) as a disinfectant on non-instrument surfaces; (5) as a virucide on precleaned non-critical medical devices, instruments and implements; and (6) as a disinfectant on precleaned non-critical medical devices, instruments, and instruments. It is useful in health care settings such as hospitals, emergency medical settings, surgical centers, isolation areas, neonatal units, patient care areas, ophthalmic and optometric facilities, dental offices, dental operatories, animal care facilities, salon settings, emergency vehicles, schools, health club facilities, kitchens, bathrooms, prisons, morgues, and other critical care areas.

Metrex Research

Class I - Dangerous

Metrex Research is recalling Cavicide containing the Spring Fresh Fragrance because the affected lot of product containing this fragance has caused an increase in reported health reactions in some individuals such as headache, nausea, and respiratory discomfort.

Feb 6, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

On 6/16/2010 Unimed Surgical Products, Inc., 10401 Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33777 initiated a recall of the Medline Industries, Inc. Electrosurgical electrodes used for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue due to concerns of sterility.

Jun 16, 2010 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Should a battery with the minimum contact diameter (.51 inches) be placed on the battery spring (.53 inches), an electrical circuit will not be completed and the Mini-Infuser will not operate. The reason being that the Mini-Infuser Battery Spring has a flat contact that measures .53 inches ΒΏ.01 inches on the inner diameter of the spring coil. The IEC 60086-2 and ANSI 08 standards specify a minimum

Mar 4, 2011 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’