Within the Irish Market, that a Field Safety Notice is being issued due to a select number of authorized labelled Defibtech AED Pads, which have had the authorized label removed and an unauthorized label applied, could potentially lead to expired Defibtech AED Pads appearing as though they are within the acceptable shelf life.there is a possibility of hydrogel drying, which may result in poor electrical connection to the patient, which can reduce the energy delivered to the patient
Medical Devices Recalls
Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices
Within the Irish Market, a Field Safety Notice is being issued due to a select number of authorized labelled Defibtech AED Pads, which have had the authorized label removed and an unauthorized label applied, could lead to expired Defibtech AED Pads appearing as though they are within the acceptable shelf life. There is a possibility of hydrogel drying, which may result in poor electrical connection to the patient, which can reduce the energy delivered to the patient.
MEDLINE procedure kits labeled as follows: 1) L&D CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL TRAY, REF PAIN1699; 2) L&D CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL TRAY, REF PAIN1699A
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
The connectors may not allow catheters to be inserted as intended if the connector is not in the fully open position.
SENSE Breast Coil 3.0T 7ch
Philips North America
Potential safety issue where a patient may be harmed while preparing for or during a scan.
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number 5C4482S; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Baxter Healthcare
There has been an increase in the number of complaints related to the separation of the female connector from the main body of the transfer set.
Due to holes detected in the inner barrier system that may compromise the sterility of the affected products.
VITROS Chemistry Products CRP Slides- In vitro diagnostic quantitatively measures C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration in serum and plasma Model/Catalog Number: 1926740
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
May Generate Negatively Biased Results When Testing Samples with High Concentrations of CRP, showing less than upper AMI of 90 mg/L (in the 70-90 mg/L range) while the samples having higher than 90 mg/L. User no way to know if the sample has to be diluted to measure again.
Within the Irish Market, that a Field Safety Notice is being issued due to a select number of authorized labelled Defibtech AED Pads, which have had the authorized label removed and an unauthorized label applied, could potentially lead to expired Defibtech AED Pads appearing as though they are within the acceptable shelf life.there is a possibility of hydrogel drying, which may result in poor electrical connection to the patient, which can reduce the energy delivered to the patient
Kreatech PapV-16, Flu labeled ISH probe, to detect presence of HPV-16 DNA inserts in human tissue, Model Number 40V016V495
Kreatech Biotechnology Bv
The DNA fragments for this specific lot number are too large, resulting in potential background around the cells due to suboptimal hybridization. An absence of signal could also be observed as a result of the suboptimal hybridization of the larger DNA fragments. The user may interpret potential background as a false positive result and an absence of signal as a false negative result, if proper positive and negative controls are not included.
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number R5C4483; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Baxter Healthcare
There has been an increase in the number of complaints related to the separation of the female connector from the main body of the transfer set.
dS Breast 7ch 1.5T
Philips North America
Potential safety issue where a patient may be harmed while preparing for or during a scan.
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number R5C4482; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Baxter Healthcare
There has been an increase in the number of complaints related to the separation of the female connector from the main body of the transfer set.
Tomographic Imager Combining Emission Computed Tomography With Nuclear Magnetic Resonance: 1) SIGNA PET/MR, 2) DISCOVERY PET/MR,
GE Medical Systems
Gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning.
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number R5C4484; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Baxter Healthcare
There has been an increase in the number of complaints related to the separation of the female connector from the main body of the transfer set.
Autosampler, Models: SIL-20ACXR CL, SIL-20ACHT CL, SIL-30AC CL
Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div.
There have been cases of failure of the main board due to condensation water drained from the Peltier dehumidifier, leaked out from the tray, resulting in a short circuit. In the serious case, the main board and adjacent cables are partly charred. In the minor case, the Y motor and its surrounding die cast part become rusty. These failures could result in delay in patient sample testing.
ENDO KIT, Medline Kit SKU DYKE1577A, Component Number 57469, 10 per case; Medline Convenience Kits containing Single Use Biopsy Valve MAJ-1555
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Identified lots of Olympus product may be missing sterile and manufacturing lot numbers and expiration dates on the sterile packaging. The information can be found on the outer box or zipper bag label. Medline is recalling its kits which utilize affected product as a component.
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number T5C4482; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Baxter Healthcare
There has been an increase in the number of complaints related to the separation of the female connector from the main body of the transfer set.
Offset Cup Impactor - 3/8-16 interface. Reusable surgical instrument used to position and place acetabular sup implants.
INCIPIO DEVICES
Recalled lot does not meet specification and has reported incidents of fracture of the TIG weld.
Due to heart transmitter not being able to upgrade to the current software version in the field after experiencing a power interruption during a prior over-the-wire software download.
Tempus LS-Manual Defibrillator Model 00-3020 The Tempus LS-Manual is a defibrillator that can deliver a shock in manual or Pacemaker mode
Remote Diagnostic Technologies
Due to incorrect labels applied to devices during servicing. Labels contain the incorrect product name and CAT number.