Surgical Instruments Recalls

Helion and Xenion surgical lights, 501/01 series KLM lights. The surgical lights are intended to locally illuminate an operating or examination area of the patients body with a high intensity light.

Trumpf Medical Systems

Class I - Dangerous

Incidents regarding fractures of the front joint of the spring arm have been reported.

Sep 19, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

LeVeen Standard Needle Electrode System, Sterile (3.5/12), (3.5/15), (4.0/15), (3.5/25), (5.0/15), (5.0/25), and (4.0/25). Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.

Boston Scientific

Class I - Dangerous

Leveen Standard and Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode System, Directions for Use(DFU) in Portuguese, are incorrect. all other languages in the DFU are correct. Consignees in Brazil, Portugal,and Hong-Kong are being notified.

Sep 17, 2012 Surgical Instruments View Details →

"PressFT2.6 w/ Two #1 (4 metric) Hi-FiSuturesNP2622009-02CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures

Linvatec Corp.

Class I - Dangerous

Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling PressFT HI-FI Sutures (items NP211, NP212, NP261, NP262, NP211H, NP261H-all lot numbers) due to the potential for the distal tip of the driver to become separated from the driver shaft after successful insertion of the implant.

Jun 26, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Grafton DBM Matrix Strips Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

"PressFT2.1 w/ Two #0 (3.5 metric) Hi-FiSuturesNP2122009-02CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures

Linvatec Corp.

Class I - Dangerous

Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling PressFT HI-FI Sutures (items NP211, NP212, NP261, NP262, NP211H, NP261H-all lot numbers) due to the potential for the distal tip of the driver to become separated from the driver shaft after successful insertion of the implant.

Jun 26, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Grafton DBM Crunch Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Grafton DBM Matrix PLF Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Grafton DBM Orthoblend Large Defect Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Optimum Expanse S Multiple sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. spine, pelvis and extremities) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Grafton DBM Flex Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Columbus 4-IN-1 Femoral Cutting Guide M3 Instrument (NQ083R)

Aesculap

Class I - Dangerous

The manufacturer informed the recalling firm of a potential laser marking error in size identification on two Columbus 4-IN-1 Femoral Cutting Guide Instruments. The guides are correctly dimensioned, but the laser markings have been incorrectly etched.

May 9, 2012 Surgical Instruments View Details →

Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories 33mm Product Usage: The PROXIMATE HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Staplers, (PPH01 and PPH03), and accessories have application for general surgical treatment of anorectal wall defects by means of transanal stapling and resection of mucosal and musculo mucosal tissue. The TRANSTARTM CIRCULAR STAPLER, (STR10), and accessories have application for general surgical treatment of anorectal wall defects by means of transanal stapling and resection of mucosal and musculomucosal tissue.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Class I - Dangerous

Ethicon Endo-Surgery initiated this voluntary global recall for specific production lots of PROXIMATE¿ PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories 33mm (PPH01 and PPH03) and Transtar¿ Circular Stapler Procedure Set (STR10) due to difficulty firing the device which may result in incomplete firing stroke that may result in an incomplete staple formation.

Aug 3, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Grafton DBM Gel Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Optimum Expanse R Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Grafton DBM A-Flex Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

"PressFT2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-FiSutureNP2612009-02CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures

Linvatec Corp.

Class I - Dangerous

Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling PressFT HI-FI Sutures (items NP211, NP212, NP261, NP262, NP211H, NP261H-all lot numbers) due to the potential for the distal tip of the driver to become separated from the driver shaft after successful insertion of the implant.

Jun 26, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode (3.5/15) and (4.0/15). Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.

Boston Scientific

Class I - Dangerous

Leveen Standard and Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode System, Directions for Use(DFU) in Portuguese, are incorrect. all other languages in the DFU are correct. Consignees in Brazil, Portugal,and Hong-Kong are being notified.

Sep 17, 2012 Surgical Instruments View Details →

Grafton DBM Orthoblend Small Defect Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft. It is intended for use as a bone graft extender, bone graft substitute and bone void filler in bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (ie spine, pelvis and extremeties) not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or effects created by traumatic injury to the bone.

Osteotech

Class I - Dangerous

Multiple lots of GRAFTON ¿ and XPANSE ¿, which are used for bone grafting procedures are being recalled because there is a possibility that sterility of the outer surface of the inner pouch may become compromised.

Apr 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System FIXED ANGLE SCREW MODULE, REF 176-504, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Orthopedic. This instrument is a precision device which may incorporate a measuring function and has uses as described on the label. Unless labeled for single use, this instrument may be re-used.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA

Class I - Dangerous

Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws. An incorrect gauge could measure a screw to be approximately 1 mm shorter than its actual length.

Aug 30, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

PREMIER(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System SCREW BLOCK, REF 1860503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Orthopedic. This instrument is a precision device which may incorporate a measuring function and has uses as described on the label. Unless labeled for single use, this instrument may be re-used.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA

Class I - Dangerous

Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws. An incorrect gauge could measure a screw to be approximately 1 mm shorter than its actual length.

Aug 30, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →