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Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

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Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Inc., Hartland, WI. Intended to create and display two-dimensional and three-dimensional images of anatomy from a series of digitally acquired images.

Merge Healthcare

Class I - Dangerous

When measuring a lesion on an unmagnified mammography image then performing the same measurement on an image magnified by the Hologic imager (different image), the measurements are not the same.

Feb 5, 2016 Other Medical Devices View Details →

lnvacare Precise Rx Pediatric Flowmeter Model Number: IRCPF16. Packed one per carton. The lnvacare Precise Rx Pediatric Flowmeter adapts to lnvacare Concentrators for low-flow usage.The gauge has a scale printed on the front side and the back side. The front scale is the primary source for monitoring oxygen flow. The rear scale is an aide for monitoring oxygen flow.

Invacare

Class I - Dangerous

The rear gradation scale was screen printed upside down on the flowmeter gauge.

Jun 21, 2016 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

CURVED-TIP STAPLER 30,IS4000, model number 470530; Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and Stapler 30 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device is indicated for adult and pediatric use. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material.

Intuitive Surgical

Class I - Dangerous

An increase in the number of da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler complaints where the customer experienced a Stapler Firing Failed message as well as review of da Vinci Xi Surgical System logs found an increased trend

Jul 14, 2016 Surgical Instruments View Details →

Stratus¿ CS STAT Fluorometric Analyzer-microprocessor-controlled instrument that measures certain analytes in body fluids for in vitro diagnostic use. Assays include ~hCG, CRP, CKMB, cTNI, D-Dimer, Myoglobin, and pBNP. SMN: 10444834, 10453531

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

Software defect, where either an Above Assay Range or an inaccurate value could potentially be reported, in the Stratus CS Acute Care Diagnostics System regarding TestPak calibration and quality control (QC) status when a TestPak is due to expire within 48 hours.

Jun 22, 2016 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

MX 16-slice whole body computed tomography X-ray system. Imaging diagnostic tool.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland)

Class I - Dangerous

The following issues have been found in MX 16-slice systems with software version 1.1.4.21426: 1. During the filming operation on MX16-slice console software, the clipboard used for copying and pasting images is not cleared between patients. If the operator fails to copy the current patients images before pasting, a previous patients images may be present in the clipboard and be copied onto the film of the current patient. 2. During the Bolus Tracking scan, if the Auto Voice in Tracker scan is enabled, the Tracker scan will be aborted unexpectedly and the diagnostic scan after the tracker scan needs to be manually started. 3. If the scan protocol with SAS (Spiral Auto Start) function is selected to plan the scan, the SAS option may not be displayed on the Contrast tab of the scan protocol parameter area or the SAS option is displayed but not enabled as pre-configured in the protocol. This issue only occurs on the first helical scan after system startup that applies SAS function

Apr 20, 2016 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

OptraPol Polishing Discs, Rx ONLY: OptraPol Refill Cup /10: REF/Product ID 634459, OptraPol Refill Small Flame/10: REF/Product ID 634458, OptraPol Assortment: REF/Product ID 634464 --Device Listing # B106952. One step polishing system for all common dental composites and amalgam.

Ivoclar Vivadent

Class I - Dangerous

After a few seconds of polishing with moderate force, parts of the OptraPol cup are breaking away. OptraPol Small Flame is also affected. Two complaints were filed referring to OptraPol, claiming that the abrasive polishers wear faster than expected.

Jul 11, 2016 Other Medical Devices View Details →

NucliSENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica The NucliSENS easyMAG accessory products are reagents and disposable to be used with the bioMerieux extraction systems which mention these products in their User Manuals. They enable the automated extraction (purification and concentration) of total nucleic acids (RNA/DNA) from biological samples which are liquid and homogeneous. These products are intended for in vitro diagnostic use by healthcare professionals only.

BioMerieux SA

Class I - Dangerous

Several customer complaints about amplification performance issues when using different batches of MagSil with the NucliSENS easyMAG extraction platform.

Jul 8, 2016 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Stryker Orthopaedics Modular Handle Triathlon Instruments, Non-Sterile, REF 6541-4-808, Lot 123, NDC M546654148080S Product Usage: Is a reusable instrument that is part of the Triathlon Primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) system as well as the Triathlon Partial Knee Replacement (PKR) system. The use of the handles in Primary TKA is optional and may be used to: (1) Assist in stabilizing the Triathlon Femoral Sizer, (2) Aid in stabilization during use and removal of the Triathlon 4:1 Cutting Block and (3) Aid in assembly of the Anterior MIS Distal Resection Guide to the Anterior Skim Cut Guide. Per the Triathlon PKR surgical protocol, the handle is required for a PKR surgery and is used to: (1) Assemble and disassemble the Femoral Trial Drill Guide into the Femoral Trial and (2) Remove the Peg Trial from the Femoral Trial.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics

Class I - Dangerous

Stryker Orthopaedic is voluntarily recalling the Triathlon Modular Handle because analysis revealed that the press fit specifications between the dowel pin and the mating hole in the shaft were not being achieved potentially resulting in disassociation from the instrument.

Jun 23, 2016 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

STAPLER 30, IS4000, model number 470430; Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and Stapler 30 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device is indicated for adult and pediatric use. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material.

Intuitive Surgical

Class I - Dangerous

An increase in the number of da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler complaints where the customer experienced a Stapler Firing Failed message as well as review of da Vinci Xi Surgical System logs found an increased trend

Jul 14, 2016 Surgical Instruments View Details →

EtCO2 Module -Part Number: 02.01.210699 Monitors: iM80, iM50, M50, iM70, iM60, iM8, iM8A, iM8B Patient Monitors and iM60 Vet, iM70 Vet Veterinary Monitors EtCO2 module is an optional component of the following machines: iM80, iM50, M50, iM70, iM60 and iM8, iM8A, iM8B, iM60 Vet, iM70 Vet Monitors, and is intended to be used to measuring expired CO2 as part of multi parameter patient monitors. The Patient Monitors are intended to be used for monitoring, storing, and reviewing of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics and neonates, such as ECG, Respiration (RESP), IBP, NIBP, Cardiac Output (C.O.), Temperature (dual-TEMP), Expired CO2 and Anesthetic gas (AG).

Edan Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

Incorrect CO2 readings with some patient monitors.

Jun 23, 2016 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →