Medical Devices Recalls

The firm has become aware of a potential issue that may affect the mixing motor drive harness and mixing home detection sensor relay harness on your AIA-900 Analyzer. It is possible that the harnesses could rub against the Plarail chain during operation and result in premature wear. If observed, this issue will cause the following system error to be reported D.lane Mix home overrun error [4093] . If observed, this issue will cause the AIA-900 Analyzer not to function and the D.lane Mix home overrun error [4093] will be reported by the system. Replacement of the motor drive harness and mixing home detection sensor relay harness will mitigate the potential for premature wear and effectively prevent this issue from causing the system error. If the sensor relay harness fails, the AIA-900 analyzer will cease to function and will be unavailable for use. If this issue occurs, there may be a delay in testing and reporting patient test results. Tosoh is aware of two complaints associated with the unexpected wearing of the harness. There have been no user or patient injuries reported that are related to this device malfunction.

When your system was installed, the Main disconnect switch, EPO button on the A1 panel, and Remote EPO button(s) (outside of the A1 panel) may not have been wired correctly which could result in these not shutting off all power to the entire system as intended, resulting in a potential electric hazard.

Affected lithium-ion batteries may contain a defective component (Thermal Cut-off or TCO). Should the component fail, the battery will no longer charge or deliver power to the Monitor/Defibrillator, which may prevent operation of the device if it is not connected to AC or DC power. Should a second, unaffected battery be present in the Monitor/Defibrillator, the battery failure may go unnoticed.

The ventilator Inspiratory Safety Guard (ISG) may disconnect from the breathing circuit pathway. As a result, this could create a loss of ventilation which may lead to inadequate oxygenation for patients, increasing the possibility of hypoxia.

Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility

The sterile pouch label states the expiration date is 2016-11-19, but the correct expiration date is 2019-11-09. The case label and the shipper label have the correct date

Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility

Potential metal burrs in the holes of the device preventing the appropriate drill and transverse pins from being inserted

Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility

Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility

Due to a customer experiencing complaints on bone fraction of assay not being in range. The complaint: ~12% lower enzyme activity was noted.

This recall has been initiated in response to a seal defect found in certain sterile barrier pouches containing the device. Affected pouches are un-sealed at the bottom. If the pouch defect is not detected it could represent a serious hazard to the patient. A sterility breach could potentially lead to product contamination. The potentially affected device is used in contact with critical anatomical structures and deep into the body. If contaminated, the consequences for the patient could be severe. The severity of the possible clinical complications depends on the degree of contamination of the device, the microorganisms involved and the patient s risk factors. To date, Getinge/Atrium has not received any reports of patient injury related to this issue.

There is a potential for the spring arm failure as a result of a broken tension rod (a component inside the arm). A break in the tension rod can casue the collimator to fall downward to its lowest point of travel, approximately 25 inches from the ground.

Invacare has identified via customer complaints, the potential for the mounting bolt connecting the caster to the base frame of the patient lifts to become loose. Loose hardware can cause wear to the hardware and housings. If left unresolved, the caster may separate from the base of the lift causing the Lift to tilt and a patient fall. Failure does not occur right away but happens over time if the lift is not properly maintained. Patient falls are inherently dangerous and may result in a range of injuries that are dependent on physical condition of the patient and the nature of the fall. When injuries occur, they are typically non-serious injuries such as bruising, lacerations, or abrasions. In rare cases, more serious injuries such as bone fracture, head trauma, or death can occur. For caregivers using the lift, attempts to manually stabilize a lift if it becomes unstable could result in sprains, serious back injuries, or bone fractures.

There is a potential for separation of fiberglass resin which may cause the gantry front cover and the metal support on the cover to fail/fall

Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility

The firm received complaints of the wrap coming apart and leaking granular material