Increase of field reports involving issues with the TIGERPAW System II resulting in possible tissue tearing on left atrial wall and bleeding during use of the device, which may or may not be caused by incomplete closure of the TigerPaw System II fastener.
Medical Devices Recalls
Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, Utility Plate, 5-Hole, REF CCP-UTN5. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology
The minor diameter, major diameter, thread pitch, and pitch on the Crosscheck are out of specification, which may result in intraoperative malfunction
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, MTP NX Plate, Right, Recon, REF CCP-MPN2R. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology
The minor diameter, major diameter, thread pitch, and pitch on the Crosscheck are out of specification, which may result in intraoperative malfunction
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, HOCKEY STICK CX Plate, Right, REF CCP-HSX1R. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology
The minor diameter, major diameter, thread pitch, and pitch on the Crosscheck are out of specification, which may result in intraoperative malfunction.
6" Trifurcated set with Bionectors, Product Code: BN-944 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems
Potential for leaking caused by insufficient bond between needleless device and female luer.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, Utility Plate, 6-Hole, REF CCP-UTN6. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology
The minor diameter, major diameter, thread pitch, and pitch on the Crosscheck are out of specification, which may result in intraoperative malfunction
The infusion pump has a clear plastic door that, due to its design, allows for excessive flexing. This in turn permits unauthorized access to the vial of medication.
7" Standard Bore High Pressure Ext Set, Product Code: CMS-809 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems
Potential for leaking caused by insufficient bond between needleless device and female luer.
Sony Medical Monitor LMD-1951MD 19 inch
Sony Latin America
Monitor has either not turned on or has lost image during clinical use.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, Utility Plate, 4-Hole, REF CCP-UTN4. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology
The minor diameter, major diameter, thread pitch, and pitch on the Crosscheck are out of specification, which may result in intraoperative malfunction
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, Y-PLATE CX, REF CCP-YPX1. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology
The minor diameter, major diameter, thread pitch, and pitch on the Crosscheck are out of specification, which may result in intraoperative malfunction.
CSA Medical truFreeze Console- Cryosurgical Unit Cryogenic Surgical Device Model: CC3-01
CSA Medical
TruFreeze Console caused a higher rate of liquid nitrogen (cryogen) to be delivered and may cause: stricture,scarring, bradycardia, or pneumothorax
The Universal Nut, a component of the orthodontic Herbst Appliance was made with 416 SS and not the specified 303 SS.
4" Microbore Double Lumen Set with Bionector, Product Code: BN-208 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids
Churchill Medical Systems
Potential for leaking caused by insufficient bond between needleless device and female luer.
M-4 Mechanism Set 16 mm and M-4 Mechanism Set 19 mm A Herbst Appliance is used to affect changes in the skeletal relationship and/or occlusion of a patient. the Universal Nut is a component of a Herbst Appliance
Specialty Appliance Works
The Universal Nut, a component of the orthodontic Herbst Appliance was made with 416 SS and not the specified 303 SS.
Biomet is recalling the Lineum HF Torque Handle Limit (Lineum) and Torque Limiting Handle (Aspen/ Alpine) due to the supplier withdrawing it from the market for component updates or reconfiguration.
Equinoxe 44mm Short Humeral Head Catalog Number 310-01-44. Orthopedic shoulder implant component.
Exactech
Incorrectly packaged. Outer and inner labeling may incorrectly identify the size of the enclosed device.
The Universal Nut, a component of the orthodontic Herbst Appliance was made with 416 SS and not the specified 303 SS.
CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, LAPIDUS CX Plate, NEUTRAL, Right, REF CCP-LPX0R. Orthopedic use.
Wright Medical Technology
The minor diameter, major diameter, thread pitch, and pitch on the Crosscheck are out of specification, which may result in intraoperative malfunction
Instability in the PRO-Trac II Tacrolimus ELISA kit which may cause falsely elevated patient results.