Medical Devices Recalls

Sponge forceps and towel clamps associated with small loose metal flakes potentially could detach from the components. Metal flakes on components may enter a patients surgical site undetected causing local reactions or possible foreign body reactions

There is the potential for exam files being assigned duplicate Unique Identifiers (UIDs),. If the system receiving the DICOM file (e.g., Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)) relies solely on the UID to accept exams, this could lead to a mismatch of the patients identification with their physiological data.

DeRoyal is recalling certain lots of surgical procedure pack products that contain a Stryker SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil. The recall is due to Stryker receiving reports that the pencil is activating without manual input when plugged into a power source or remains active after buttons are released.

There is the potential for exam files being assigned duplicate Unique Identifiers (UIDs),. If the system receiving the DICOM file (e.g., Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)) relies solely on the UID to accept exams, this could lead to a mismatch of the patients identification with their physiological data.

The Bipolar assembly contains an oversized Retainer Ring.

Product defect where the X-ray detectable barium strip (aka radio-opaque marker) becomes detached from the sponge (pattie). May delay surgical process as the surgeon may require extra time to remove the markers from the surgical field.

DeRoyal is recalling certain lots of surgical procedure pack products that contain a Stryker SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil. The recall is due to Stryker receiving reports that the pencil is activating without manual input when plugged into a power source or remains active after buttons are released.

There is the potential for exam files being assigned duplicate Unique Identifiers (UIDs),. If the system receiving the DICOM file (e.g., Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)) relies solely on the UID to accept exams, this could lead to a mismatch of the patients identification with their physiological data.

A Gen 5 tail piece was assembled to a Gen 4 Finished Device, resulting in a 0.178" difference in the end of the endoscope slot to the end of the tail piece. This allows the scope to move further into the plastic sheath that runs the length of the device, resulting in an interference fit at the cone, may caus an extension in surgery

Due to products being shipped/distributed to customers after the products expiration date had past.

There is discrepant labeling on the inner and outer packaging of the device.

Complaints were received regarding needle pull-off and suture degradation. Analysis on returned product from this lot confirmed that some sutures were visually degraded in the package.

DeRoyal is recalling certain lots of surgical procedure pack products that contain a Stryker SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil. The recall is due to Stryker receiving reports that the pencil is activating without manual input when plugged into a power source or remains active after buttons are released.

X-ray R/F system software with certain versions of the control board may occasionally fail to display images when switching from Fluoroscopy mode to Radiography mode, which may lead to the possibility of delay or cancellation of the examination.

GE HealthCare has become aware of an issue in Centricity Universal Viewer Zero Footprint Client (ZFP) where there is a potential security vulnerability which could allow a malicious actor to access the system and potentially manipulate patient data.

When PET-CT system is executing reconstruction, if PET acquisition for another patient is performed (or PET reconstruction for another patient is performed from raw data processing), PET reconstruction control processing may hang up and PET reconstruction may stop as a result, which may necessitate repeat PET/CT examinations.

Elekta has become aware that Disposable Biopsy Needles can contain some microscopic debris on the inside of the biopsy needle. The material in the debris is stainless steel, same material as the biopsy needle. No debris has been found on the outer parts of the biopsy needles.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. has confirmed that a negative sodium bias may exist in one lot of epoc BGEM BUN Test Cards approximately 2 months prior to expiration. The observed maximum negative bias from internal testing is -10 mmol/L. No positive bias has been observed. Quality Control (QC) fluid may or may not detect the issue depending on the bias magnitude and the frequency of QC testing. One customer complaint has been associated with this issue. No adverse events have been reported. All affected lots have recently expired before the issuance of the recall.

There is the potential for exam files being assigned duplicate Unique Identifiers (UIDs),. If the system receiving the DICOM file (e.g., Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)) relies solely on the UID to accept exams, this could lead to a mismatch of the patients identification with their physiological data.

Incorrect GTIN number.