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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†’

Covidien is conducting a recall of various production lots of DGHP RFA High Power single use grounding pads and Cool-tip RFA Electrode Kits due to the potential for foil degradation on the DGP-HP single use grounding pad which may result in an electrical burn to the patient at the application site.

Aug 1, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

It was determined that in a small quantity of ON-Q pumps with ONDEMAND, the bolus button may not lock in the down position when depressed and/or the orange bolus refill indicator may stay in the lowermost position. As a result, the patient may receive continuous infusion at a rate greater than expected.

May 8, 2012 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

GE Healthcare Surgery had discovered that using the Inverted Headset Placement is not a validated configuration with the IT 3000, 2500, 2500 plus, 3500, 3500 plus, ConneCTstat, and ConneCTstat Plus Surgical Navigation equipment.

Jun 22, 2009 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Galil Medical is recalling a number of Visual Ice Cryoablation Systems because the gas regulators may fail to regulate the gas pressure, rendering the devices inoperable.

Jul 20, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’