Lack of Sterility Assurance
Medical Devices Recalls
Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices
SUTUREFIX Ultra Anchor XL with one (#2) Ultrabraid Blue Product Code: 72203841 Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier
There is a potential for a leak. A molding defect in the connector that joins the three leads to the main flow line may allow fluid to escape or air to enter the fluid path during transfer of fluids from one container to another.
During the use of the SHAPE Arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the SHAPE Arm if the lock washer and screw are not present.
One lot of Calcium Hydroxide Powder is being recalled because it was manufactured and distributed without an approved 510k, and the current label does not include instructions for use.
Titan T 5K Motor Product Usage: Low-speed motor is used with various attachments to perform a variety of dental procedures including caries removal, finishing, polishing, pin setting and prophy.The motor has a speed range of 100 to 5000 rpm capability.
Dental EZ Group Star Dental Division
The housing of 5K motor was laser marked incorrectly as a 20K motor. The recall was expanded in September 2014 to include additional lot #2251181.
SUTUREFIX Ultra Anchor XL with one (#2) Ultrabraid Cobraid Suture Product Code: 72203842 Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier
Siemens syngo RT Dosimetrist 2.7 system Product Usage: The intended use of syngo Suite for Oncology Systems is as an accessory to the linear accelerator system to aid and support in the planning and delivery of x-ray radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA
An update to the Virtual Simulation software of the syngo RT Dosimetrist is necessary to address a safety issue. In special scenarios within the Structure Operations function the system did not store the selected name from the list of predefined names. After reloading of the data, this structure name had been changed by the system. Additionally, a performance issue was addressed where import of DI
Bottles did not provide positive signals within the time frame of the quality control specification for one of two strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Coat-A-Count Direct Androstenedione, SMN 10381049, Catalog Number TKAN1. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
The assay is demonstrating a higher frequency of results greater than 10 ng/mL compared to alternate platforms.
During set-up and priming of the bypass circuit, leaks were detected on the centrifugal pumphead.
Siemens RAPIDCommΒΏ Data Management System. The RAPIDCommΒΏ Data Management System manages the process of sending and receiving data from Siemens POC devices and hospital systems located in the hospital network,
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
RAPIDCommΒΏ 5.0 Screen Layout will display incorrect test names
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has received reports indicating the collimator cart rear casters may become loose.
ACL TOP 300 CTS, automated coagulation laboratory instrument.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Potential for sample misidentification.
With this software version, the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) value displayed is extremely high (20.1) and physiologically invalid.
ACL TOP CTS, automated coagulation laboratory instrument.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Potential for sample misidentification.
Aquapak 640 SW, 650, mL w/040 Adaptor, International, Teleflex Medical, respiratory gas humidifier adaptor .
Teleflex Medical
The seals of the adaptor packaging may be creased which may potentially affect packaging integrity.
Amerigel Wound Dressing 1 oz. tube
Kova Laboratories
Product may not have been manufactured pursuant to a validated process protocol and CGMP.
Humidifier Adaptor, 040 Shelf Pak, French, Teleflex Medical, respiratory gas humidifier adaptor.
Teleflex Medical
The seals of the adaptor packaging may be creased which may potentially affect packaging integrity.
Possible leak from the filter allowing a small of amount of air to be released from the junction between the filter end cap (flat side of the filter) and the filter housing connection.