Medical Devices Recalls

Abbott has confirmed that a performance shift in the ARCHITECT Intact PTH assay has the potential to generate falsely elevated results on patient samples. Results generated with impacted lots may demonstrate a positive shift relative to those generated with previous calibrator and/or control lots. The issue may also impact your established ARCHITECT Intact PTH reference ranges. Abbott ARCHITECT In

The Irrigation Clips were assembled with the incorrect (smaller) clips.

A manufacturing error resulted in the set screw being inserted too deep in the affected nails.

The MXR-35 X-ray Generator's labeling did not include the certification statement as required by 21 CFR Part 10 10.2.

The hose could separate from the blanket.

The firm discovered that the Gluma Desensitizer Power Gel can be inadvertently extruded from the application syringe all at once when it is supposed to extrude on the desired area a small amount at a time. If extruded all at once, product could reach the dental patients mucosa, face or eyes or the dental professional could be exposed. This would cause irritation, burning or blistering.

When using XIRIS Rio version (8.1.50.0) in conjuncture with iSite PACS a synchronization error can occur and if not noticed, information for the incorrect patient may be displayed

Total T4 Calibrators and Reagent Packs may have calibration failures or low Quality Control results.

There is a potential for inaccuracies in blood gas readings/measurements. There is a potential risk of respiratory alkalosis or cerebral vasoconstriction with low paCO2. If the Hemoglobin and Hematocrit measurements are not accurate, there is a potential risk of unnecesary blood transfusion with resulting risk of infection or inflammatory reaction. BPM shipped without meeting manufacturing accep

The firm received several complaints for internal blood leaks involving various lot numbers produced in late 2013.

The Tyvek cover may not be completely sealed to the rest of the package allowing openings at the edge of the sterile package for the following products: List No. 04693-01, Latex Free Extension Set; List No. 06543-01, Nonvented Y-Set for Transurethral Resection; List No. 06544-01 Cystoscopy / Irrigation Set; List No. 06599-01, Large Bore Y-Irrigation Set (Latex-Free); and, List No. 15239-01, 4-Lea

When the E-NMT-01 module is used in conjunction with the ElectroSensor, the Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) values may indicate a deeper level of muscle relaxation than the actual level of muscle relaxation. In the clinical situation visual movements of the hand are seen after TOF (Train of Four) stimulation, but the patient monitor shows no counts, or counts are not corresponding to the actual a

The labeling states that the kit contains Introducer Needle: Echogenic 18 Ga. x 2.5 (6.35cm) XTW and 5mL ArroW Raulerson Spring-Wire Introduction Syringe; however, the kit contains, and should state, Introducer Needle: 18 Ga. x 2.5 (6.35cm) XTW and 5mL ArroW Raulerson Spring-Wire Introduction Syringe. As a result of this labeling inconsistency, if the clinician were to place the needle under x-r

Grasper jaw may break when force is applied to the jaw

A manufacturing error resulted in the set screw being inserted too deep in the affected nails.

A complaint was received of Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the Small Sample Container. The under-recovery that has been observed is 18 to 44%. In March 2014, Siemens recalled due to the complaint received of Dimension Vista¿ CSA and CSAE reporting under-recovery of cyclosporine when patient samples are run from the Small Sample C

The risk of battery failure increases with age, when a battery remains in use longer than 3 years after date of manufacture or 500 charge-discharge cycles. Such failure can result in overheating that in rare cases can cause the battery to ignite or explode.

The Tyvek cover may not be completely sealed to the rest of the package allowing openings at the edge of the sterile package for the following products: List No. 04693-01, Latex Free Extension Set; List No. 06543-01, Nonvented Y-Set for Transurethral Resection; List No. 06544-01 Cystoscopy / Irrigation Set; List No. 06599-01, Large Bore Y-Irrigation Set (Latex-Free); and, List No. 15239-01, 4-Lea

The Tyvek cover may not be completely sealed to the rest of the package allowing openings at the edge of the sterile package for the following products: List No. 04693-01, Latex Free Extension Set; List No. 06543-01, Nonvented Y-Set for Transurethral Resection; List No. 06544-01 Cystoscopy / Irrigation Set; List No. 06599-01, Large Bore Y-Irrigation Set (Latex-Free); and, List No. 15239-01, 4-Lea

The firm received several complaints for internal blood leaks involving various lot numbers produced in late 2013.