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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls

Biomet Spine, LLC is recalling the Timberline Cranial Caudal and Posterior Blades, 40-180mm due to oversize of the set screw hex feature.

Feb 22, 2012 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

The expiration date of the bar code on the envelope label did not match the expiration date next to the hourglass. The printed expiration date was August of 2017, while the bar code date read as July 31, 2017. The correct expiration date was July 31, 2017.

Aug 26, 2014 Other Medical Devices View Details β†’

Potential for implant damage, implant cracking off/breaking intra-operatively.

Dec 17, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Drug products contained within the kits may have been rendered ineffective by a duplicate sterilization process. The kits include one or more of the following drugs: 5ml ampule of lidocaine, 3ml Chloraprep one-step, 10ml pre-filled saline syringe, Hygea saline wipes, and 3ml tinted Chloraprep. No injuries or illnesses were reported.

Jan 21, 2015 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

The packages may contain foreign material (black particles).

Jan 14, 2015 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

A single lot (11121171) of Flyte Toga Peel-away X-Large (catalog number 0408-830-100) was labeled with an incorrect expiration date of 2412-12-01. The correct expiration date should have read 2014-12-01.

Dec 22, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Defects: Cracks that may occur in the center of the corrugated flex tube of the 15 mm and 22 mm ISO female connector.

Jan 12, 2015 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

The Telluride Percutaneous Rod Inserter Long does not contain a feature that locks the Rod in place during use. There is a potential for the Rod to disengage from the Inserter during insertion, and could lead to harm to the patient.

Dec 19, 2011 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

Article #81036 (MEDPOR Titan Max OFW - MTB - Right) reportedly contained article #81035 MEDPOR Titan Max OFW - MTB - Left. The appropriate articles were actually included in the shipment. However, the products had an incorrect barrier location.

Dec 17, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Through an investigation of complaints, Integra found that there is the possibility for the locking handle mechanism of the Base Units to fail during use.

Dec 19, 2014 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

There is a potential for the linear bearing car to fail allowing the ball bearings to fall out.

Oct 23, 2012 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

There is a potential for the linear bearing car to fail allowing the ball bearings to fall out.

Oct 23, 2012 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’