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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls

The Symbia Intevo series consists of the Intevo 16, Intevo 6 and Intevo 2. This manual also describes the Symbia Intevo Excel. The Symbia Intevo series integrates state-of-the-art SPECT and high quality spiral CT to provide precise attenuation correction and anatomical mapping. The system can also be used as a complete clinical SPECT system for general purpose, whole body (WB) and SPECT applications. The Symbia Intevo Excel integrates state-of-the-art SPECT and high quality spiral CT to give the system SPECT functionality, with attenuation correction. The Symbia Intevo 2 integrates state-of-the-art SPECT and high quality dual slice spiral CT to give the system full functionality for all SPECT-only, xSPECT, or stand-alone CT diagnostic applications in Oncology, Neurology, and Cardiology. The Symbia Intevo 6 integrates state-of-the-art SPECT and high quality six slice spiral CT to give the system full functionality for all SPECT-only, xSPECT, or stand-alone CT diagnostic applications in Oncology, Neurology, and Cardiology. The Symbia Intevo 16 integrates state-of-the-art SPECT and high quality sixteen slice spiral CT to give the system full functionality for all SPECT-only, xSPECT, or stand-alone CT diagnostic applications in Oncology, Neurology, and Cardiology. Indications for use: SPECT: To detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588keV. CT: The CT component is intended to produce cross sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial place taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles. SPECT+CT: Perform CT scans and nuclear imaging studies within the same instrument. To obtain attenuation corrected images and to provide registration of anatomical and physiological images within the patient's anatomy.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA

Class I - Dangerous

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is performing a field correction because we recently detected a rubber isolator with unfavorable aging properties. The function of the rubber isolator, which is situated within the rotate motor mounting assembly, may degrade over time and may impact motor support. The event does not pose a hazard by itself but could lead to a rupture of the drive belt which in t

Jul 28, 2014 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

During production, excess metal (aluminum) debris was found stuck to the cling plastic that covers the device's pole assembly. The metallic debris could affect system performance due to the potential for a failure to power up or loss of power. This could result in the loss of monitoring and a delay in diagnosis of the patient.

Sep 8, 2014 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

Product was distributed past its expiration date.

Aug 15, 2014 Other Medical Devices View Details →

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue involving missing screws used for mounting the overhead Video Monitor to the tray assembly on a single monitor suspension. This issue affects the Precision 500D X-ray imaging systems.

Sep 5, 2014 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Additional caution statements have been added to the Instructions For Use for monopolar electrodes. 1) To avoid tissue carbonation, the operation voltage of the HF generator must not exceed 650 peak voltage (Vp) for all monopolar electrodes. and 2) For all monopolar electrodes, the useful life of this product is less than or equal to 50 cycles and less than or equal to 2 years.

May 30, 2014 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

The system has a gap that can appear between the upper and lower tilt stand covers. The fingers may be squeezed if a person was to place them in this region while the gantry was tilting from an angle to zero tilt angle.

Dec 27, 2005 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

Disposable Patient Circuit that allows water to leak into the center gas lumen

Aug 13, 2014 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

CareFusion has identified a potential for damage to the power connector on the EnVe and ReVel ventilators due to misconnection by the operator. The input port on the ventilators must have the adapters correctly aligned to function properly. Incorrect alignment may cause the pins in the connector to bend, causing the PTV AC power adapter and/or PTV Auto Lighter Power Cord to be shortened, and pre

Aug 8, 2014 Patient Monitors Nationwide View Details →
Class I - Dangerous

There is a potential problem with Artis zee and Artis zeego systems running software version VC21B and being used in conjunction with the Large Display, in that under certain circumstances, the release of radiation can become blocked unnecessarily.

Jun 5, 2014 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

JustRight Surgical is recalling specific lots of JustRight 5mm Stapler and Reload products because they may deliver poor distal staple formation, past the end of the knife cut.

Aug 27, 2014 Surgical Instruments View Details →

Siemens discovered that an unlikely error may occur on the Ysio system with fixed detector in the wall stand. This error may result in line artifacts in the image. If these artifacts appear in the region of interest, the examination may need to be repeated.

Aug 27, 2014 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter may develop cracks on the red (arterial) luer during attachment or manipulation.

Jun 5, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Disposable Patient Circuit that allows water to leak into the center gas lumen

Aug 13, 2014 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-HCV kit lot 9090 has been observed producing sporadic lower than expected VITROS Anti-HCV test results due to an approximate signal loss of up to 66.2% which can result in unexpected negative test results being obtained for reactive sample fluids (quality control and patient samples).

Aug 6, 2014 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

The Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) is a multiplexed, qualitative test for simultaneous detection and identification of common pathogenic enteric bacteria and genetic virulence markers from liquid or soft stool preserved in Cary-Blair media, collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The test is performed on the automated Nanosphere Verigene System utilizing reverse transcription (RT), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and array hybridization to detect specific gastrointestinal microbial nucleic acid gene sequences associated with the following pathogenic bacteria: - Campylobacter Group (comprised of C. coli, C. jejuni, and C. lari), - Salmonella species, - Shigella species (including S. dysenteriae, S. boydii, S. sonnei, and S. flexneri), - Vibrio Group (comprised of V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus), - Yersinia enterocolitica. In addition, EP detects the Shiga toxin 1 gene and Shiga toxin 2 gene virulence markers. Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) typically harbor one or both genes that encode for Shiga Toxins 1 and 2. EP is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological information; however, is not to be used to monitor these infections. EP also aids in the detection and identification of acute gastroenteritis in the context of outbreaks. Due to the limited number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for Yersinia enterocolitica, Vibrio Group and Shigella species were primarily established with contrived specimens. Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. EP results should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. Confirmed positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms that are not detected by this test, and may not be the sole or definitive cause of patient illness. Negative EP results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease.

Nanosphere

Class I - Dangerous

Nanosphere has received several reports relating to an increased rate of Processing Errors during procedures performed on the Processor SP caused by Tips in Tip Holder Assemblies for the following products and lots of Extraction Trays.

Oct 10, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →