Medical Devices Recalls

Not meeting the bioburden testing requirements of EN 14683 required for masks sold in Europe. Face masks sold in the United States are not required to meet this standard. However, if the standard is printed on the packaging, compliance is required.

Inflation Device used during cardiovascular procedures may leak in the indeflator at the hose rotating luer or at the gauge, which could lead to air embolism.

Due to a potential difference in mechanical behavior between the implanted device and tool(s) used during revision surgery.

Surgical Patties & Surgical Strips in specific lots of Custom Convenience Kits were found to contain higher-than-expected levels of endotoxin within the raw material used to produce sterile Codman Surgical Patties and Strips that may have resulted in out-of-specification levels of endotoxin in those finished goods

Surgical Patties & Surgical Strips in specific lots of Custom Convenience Kits were found to contain higher-than-expected levels of endotoxin within the raw material used to produce sterile Codman Surgical Patties and Strips that may have resulted in out-of-specification levels of endotoxin in those finished goods

Knee implant may fracture due to a supplier-related issue with one component that has nonconforming geometry at the distal end of the absorber component that may result in a reduced wall thickness and microcracks, which may lead to new or worsening symptoms of discomfort, swelling / edema, pain or stiffness, which may necessitate removal of the device.

Surgical Patties & Surgical Strips in specific lots of Custom Convenience Kits were found to contain higher-than-expected levels of endotoxin within the raw material used to produce sterile Codman Surgical Patties and Strips that may have resulted in out-of-specification levels of endotoxin in those finished goods

Not all Electrocardiogram (ECG) events received July 2022-July 2024 were not properly routed and subsequently reviewed due to an analysis step being disabled with the monitoring service application software.

Weak seals may result in a breach of sterility, which may not be detectable to the user. This can lead to increased risk of contamination and infection.

Error on the main label and the patient label. The labels indicate a size XXL, this is a standard-size neck segment.. All further information on the labels is correct (Length, CCD and Offset).

On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replacements of the power supply module (part number 650781, Power Module AC-DC 250W 12/24V M3S4S6) on BD FACSLyric flow cytometers, which has the potential for the instruments to fail to power on and/or stay on. The potential power supply failure on BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer may lead to risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. The patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In addition, patient specimen loss and/ or delay providing results of testing results. There may be additional risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. In addition, the patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In the Notification Letter sent on November 20, 2024, customers are instructed to continue their normal operation of your BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer according to the Instructions For Use after immediately inspecting inventory for the specific catalog and power supply serial numbers listed in the notification letter and follow the instructions listed under Actions for Clinical Users

Weak seals may result in a breach of sterility, which may not be detectable to the user. This can lead to increased risk of contamination and infection.

Not meeting the bioburden testing requirements of EN 14683 required for masks sold in Europe. Face masks sold in the United States are not required to meet this standard. However, if the standard is printed on the packaging, compliance is required.

On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replacements of the power supply module (part number 650781, Power Module AC-DC 250W 12/24V M3S4S6) on BD FACSLyric flow cytometers, which has the potential for the instruments to fail to power on and/or stay on. The potential power supply failure on BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer may lead to risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. The patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In addition, patient specimen loss and/ or delay providing results of testing results. There may be additional risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. In addition, the patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In the Notification Letter sent on November 20, 2024, customers are instructed to continue their normal operation of your BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer according to the Instructions For Use after immediately inspecting inventory for the specific catalog and power supply serial numbers listed in the notification letter and follow the instructions listed under Actions for Clinical Users.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling their epoc Blood Analysis System because of a software malfunction that occurs when specific criteria are met that can result in the incorrect patient name being assigned to a blood measurement by the device if the user of the device does not ensure verification of the correct patient name. The software malfunction has the potential to impact patient safety via misdiagnosis and/or mistreatment by a clinician if the wrong patient information is saved with the test result from the subject device.

On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replacements of the power supply module (part number 650781, Power Module AC-DC 250W 12/24V M3S4S6) on BD FACSLyric flow cytometers, which has the potential for the instruments to fail to power on and/or stay on. The potential power supply failure on BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer may lead to risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. The patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In addition, patient specimen loss and/ or delay providing results of testing results. There may be additional risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. In addition, the patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In the Notification Letter sent on November 20, 2024, customers are instructed to continue their normal operation of your BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer according to the Instructions For Use after immediately inspecting inventory for the specific catalog and power supply serial numbers listed in the notification letter and follow the instructions listed under Actions for Clinical Users.

Surgical Patties & Surgical Strips in specific lots of Custom Convenience Kits were found to contain higher-than-expected levels of endotoxin within the raw material used to produce sterile Codman Surgical Patties and Strips that may have resulted in out-of-specification levels of endotoxin in those finished goods

Weak seals may result in a breach of sterility, which may not be detectable to the user. This can lead to increased risk of contamination and infection.

Surgical Patties & Surgical Strips in specific lots of Custom Convenience Kits were found to contain higher-than-expected levels of endotoxin within the raw material used to produce sterile Codman Surgical Patties and Strips that may have resulted in out-of-specification levels of endotoxin in those finished goods

Virtual-only clinical workflow utilized for dental aligners and impression to approve patients for aligner devices may not be suitable for patients who have certain contraindications.