Medical Devices Recalls

The MYLA¿ server could slow down due to the volume (weight) of the data to manage and it could also stop processing, impacting the server start-up phase. The problem occurs in high volume settings. The MYLA server slows down and will stop processing completely if any task requires more than 5 minutes to complete. The server then fails to reboot and requires service, provided remotely or on-site

Integra LifeSciences Corporation is recalling Integra's Camino ICP Monitor (CAM 02) & Licox PtO2 Monitor ( LCX02 & LCX02R) due to complaints that the audible speaker malfunctions.

Complaints were received that the heat-welded seam on the wipeable belt's strap tore when force was applied.

Stryker received four customer complaints reporting that inside the box labeled part #6476-8-260 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm) there was a different part #6476-8-250 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 40 mm.

The test kits have Out-of-Range-Low (OORL) Flucytosine QC results for Candida krusei ATCC 6258

The firm was notified by a customer that the collimator exchange carriage and the collimator storage cabinet were misaligned.

Devices were placed in a shipper carton without the appropriate number of the Instructions for Use (IFU). Packaging specifications require that each sales unit is accompanied by an IFU. Only one IFU was present in the shipper carton, instead of one IFU per each of the two sales units.

The test kits have Out-of-Range-Low (OORL) Flucytosine QC results for Candida krusei ATCC 6258.

Under certain circumstances the patient Demographics in a report exported into the EMR may not match the demographics shown in the corresponding Synapse CV clinical report.

Some rods may not meet the appropriate traceability requirements including the lot number. Some rods were found to not include the product identification number (product number and lot number) marked directly on the rod. The lack of marking interrupts the ability to maintain traceability of the device.

TFNA nails from certain lots were assembled with a locking mechanism too close to the top of the nail. Potential patient impact: surgical delay.

Measurement values in the EMR may not accurately reflect the actual measurement value on the Synapse Cardiovascular clinical report.

The heart rate could be calculated from pacer pulses without indication that pacemaker detection is OFF in some combinations of Bx50 monitors, a PDM, and CIC/CSCS. Then the monitor does not show the Pacer Off message and there may not be an alarm for asystole. Undetected asystole could result in irreversible changes in the patient¿s condition and delayed or missed life sustaining patient treatment

Certain Dimension Integrated Chemistry Systems Instrument Power Configurations may have been installed with a non-standard instrument power plug.The use of a non-standard plug configuration as described may lead to a potential electrical hazard. The likelihood of potential clinical impact or injury due to this issue is extremely low.

Possible sterility breach of the outer packaging (pouch) material which may compromise the outside surface sterility of the sealed inner tray.

Beckman Coulter has received an increased number of complaints related to Hemoglobin (HGB) on UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems. The use of the DxH Diluent lots listed in the recall notice may eventually result in a compromised HGB chamber.

During clinical use of a Vertex Plus Gamma Camera, as the detector heads were in the relative 180 degree position, Detector #1 drifted down and made contact with the patients chin during a whole body study acquisition.

Failures of the splice repair kit if exposed to excessive force.

Outer shipping carton was marked with an incorrect expiry date, however inner product carton was labeled correctly.

The input power can fail even though the power source at the wall has not been interrupted. In addition, there is the potential for the qube Compact Monitor to fail to turn on. This is a retrospective recall related to a recall initiated in 2012 (Z-0403-2013).