Medical Devices Recalls

When the archiving configuration is changed, data received/created after the upgrade may be flagged as "Not to be archived". This is caused by the automatic function for cleaning up temporary data being disabled by the software upgrade. Due to the disabled cleanup function, disc capacity for free space decreases faster than usual. Unless the archiving configuration and the cleanup automatic function are reverted back to the original state (prior to the software upgrade), data that was incorrectly flagged "Not to be archived" must be manually prevented from being deleted by either clinical administrator or service engineer.

There is the potential for the Rotating IV Pole to fall. A fall could result in an injury to a bystander holding the patient or to the operator.

Two lots of the Tapered Screw-Vent Implants, with different outer thread diameters, were inadvertently commingled during the manufacturing process and may be mislabeled.

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the ACE Trochanteric Nail (ATN) system after a Device Performance Review (DPR) failed clinical analysis for survivorship pursuant to the acceptance criteria for the DPR protocol for the ATN system.

Non-Conforming devices were shipped from the service center without proper evaluation and therefore may be nonconforming.

Lack of sterility assurance as bioburden levels were found to be higher than internal acceptable rates.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is initiating a voluntary, Class II recall at the retail level in the U.S. of select COACH¿ Self-Adhering Sports Wraps, BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products SECURE-FLEX¿ Wraps and BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products HURT-FREE¿ Wraps products. The current labeling claim states not made with natural rubber latex which needs to be updated based upon recent awareness that natural latex was used as a base ingredient in the early-stage manufacturing process, which reduces the allergic protein found in natural latex.

Stryker Instruments and Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG are voluntarily recalling certain serial numbers Thoracic Pedicle Feelers that are used in conjunction with the Stryker¿ Navigation System because the settings on the machine were higher than intended. This change led to increased energy directed onto the tip of the Thoracic Pedicle Feeler which caused material degradation where the laser marks exist. There is the potential for the tip of the Thoracic Pedicle Feeler to break.

Wire sets of certain devices were assembled with adhesive on the contact wires, which may impede conductivity and could cause failure

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is initiating a voluntary, Class II recall at the retail level in the U.S. of select COACH¿ Self-Adhering Sports Wraps, BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products SECURE-FLEX¿ Wraps and BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products HURT-FREE¿ Wraps products. The current labeling claim states not made with natural rubber latex which needs to be updated based upon recent awareness that natural latex was used as a base ingredient in the early-stage manufacturing process, which reduces the allergic protein found in natural latex.

This Correction is being initiated based on a customer complaint received on November 16, 2017 which indicated a complication with a cataract procedure. An investigation completed by the manufacturer determined that although the complication was due to user error improvements could and should be made on our part to improve the usability and performance of our device.

Certain lots of in vitro fertilization (IVF) products were distributed without completed finished device quality testing with potential adverse events that may include nonviable gametes and/or nonviable embryos.

Complaints regarding 6F Taiga guide catheter tip detachment and/or tip splitting.

The calibration for the affected batch of analyzers was incorrectly set during the manufacturing process which may lead to a failure when calibration is first performed. There may also be e remote possibility that incorrect qualitative test results for patient samples near the assay cutoff may be reported.

The Operating Room Table may drift while in use, which could potentially result in unintended movement of the table.

The rotational locking mechanisms on the ORT 200/300 tables fail to operate such that it cannot change states between locked and unlocked.

Non-coring needle provided with the Cook Vital-Port¿ Vascular Assess System (Vital-Port) may cut or dislodge a core or sliver of material from the Vital-Port septum when the non-coring needle is inserted into the Vital-Port. This needle is used on the initial implant of the Vital-Port. Vital-Port products that have been successfully placed in patients are not impacted by this recall.

Patient results determined using this calibrator lot might deviate up to 20%. Controls might not indicate false values.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is initiating a voluntary, Class II recall at the retail level in the U.S. of select COACH¿ Self-Adhering Sports Wraps, BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products SECURE-FLEX¿ Wraps and BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products HURT-FREE¿ Wraps products. The current labeling claim states not made with natural rubber latex which needs to be updated based upon recent awareness that natural latex was used as a base ingredient in the early-stage manufacturing process, which reduces the allergic protein found in natural latex.

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the Persona Partial Knee Spacer Blocks in sizes 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm. Complaints received indicated that flexion has the potential to feel tight during range-of-motion trialing and that the final trial has the potential to appear looser in extension.