Medical Devices Recalls

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue where the probe power surveillance settings for 4 probes (C1-5-D, C2-9-D, IC5-9-D and M5Sc-D) are incorrect. This may result in a situation where probes can overheat.

Arrow is recalling the Arrowgard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-lumen Central Venous Catheter due to a labeling inconsistency. One portion of the lidstock states that the kit contains 8.5FR x 16CM catheter, while the rest of the lidstock correctly identifies the catheter as 8.5FR x 20CM

Customers were unable to calibrate, or use previously calibrated, VITROS DT CRSC slides (REF/Product Code 6802721), GEN 82, on the VITROS DT II System, when using Calibration Data Module (CDM) Rev. 168 (REF/Product Code 199 9077), as CDM 168 does not contain calibration parameters for DT CRSC.

20 kits of CEP 8 SG ASR Probe (list 06J37-018, lot 440023), contained Vysis CEP 4 (Alpha Satellite) SG Probe, 20u, (part 32-112004 lot 438814), instead of the expected CEP 8 probe.

Firm is not registered as a drug manufacturer.

Firm is not registered as a drug manufacturer.

Internal testing of the Proteus 235 Proton Therapy System revealed incorrect dose rate calculation in case of beam line option other than Zero (0).

Discrepancy between the carton and unit labeling for the Merit Laureate Hydrophilic 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTFS35260EX, which has a straight tip and a stiff shaft. This lot was partially mixed with another lot of Laureate 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTDA35260EX, which has an angled tip, standard shaft and Chinese unit labeling.

Hospira identified an incorrect lower lid (set component) had been supplied and was being used during the manufacturing process of list number 11241-03, a HemoSet containing a burette and blood filter, intended for infusion of blood/blood products. In a gravity delivery, the correct lower lid dispenses 15 drops per mL and the incorrect lower lid found dispenses 10 drops per mL.

Varian has identified a failure with the shaft of the Type 01 elbow motor for Exact arms used in the On-Board Imager (OBI) device due to belt over-tensioning.

bioMerieux identified a visual defect and activity issue on the ZYM B reagent (REF 70493) and FB reagent (REF 70562). The activity issue lead to a false negative result of some Rapid ID 32 strips and API biochemical tests using the ZYM B reagent or FB reagent

Product does not meet minimum knot tensile strength requirements.

Sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.

Firm is not registered as a drug manufacturer.

When fourSight 4D ultrasound imaging, 3-Scrape real time 3D imaging, or Anatomical M-mode are used during an Obstetric or Gynecology study, data from the previous patient could replace the current patient's date in the report.

Potential safety issue with gradient coil electromechanical connections associated with GE MR Products. Gradient coil electromechanical connections may loosen causing an increase in resistance. The increased resistance can lead to increasing heat during scanning which, in turn, can cause material in the Rear Endbell enclosure to overheat, generate smoke in the scan room, and cause some localize

The System may go into a controlled failed state if a series of parameters on the user interface are activated in a specific sequence.

Occluded heparin tubing events preventing anticoagulation dosing on the Gambro Cartridge Blood Sets.

Potential for separation of dilator tips.

Potential for the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating to delaminate and detach from the delivery wire.