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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls

Complaints were received of leakage of insufflation gas through the device, which can cause difficulty or delay in the completion of laparoscopic surgical procedures.

Mar 11, 2014 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

The products are being recalled because they did not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements.

Mar 11, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Communication to European physician users of the Ovation Prime Abdominal Stent Graft system to notify them of changes to Instructions for Use.

Feb 27, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics View Details β†’

A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.

Feb 25, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Philip's is recalling HeartStart FR3 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) because the Printed Circuit Board (PCB), which contains the circuitry that supplies energy to the device, could become separated from the electrical contact points that hold the board in place. In the event the PCB becomes separated from the electrical contact points, the AED may not be ready to deliver a shock in the event of an emergency.

Feb 6, 2014 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

The lumen of the Medline Sterile Foley Catheter was found to be blocked by excess lubricious coating material.

Feb 7, 2014 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

The lumen of the Medline Sterile Foley Catheter was found to be blocked by excess lubricious coating material.

Feb 7, 2014 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

During in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified exposed basket wire on certain product lots of Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae and Sarns Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae.

Mar 3, 2014 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

Reports relating to Biomet 3i's BellaTek Zirconia Dental Abutment fractures were received.

Aug 26, 2013 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Abbott Diabetes Care has identified through internal testing and investigation that all non-applied voltage legacy meters have the potential to produce out of range control solution results and/or erroneously low blood glucose results when used in conjunction with Free Style test strips lots within expiry.

Feb 19, 2014 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to a software issue associated with the Head Scan Protocols used on your Optima CT580 or Discovery CT590RT scanner. A potential hazardous situation may occur during a CT head scan causing a novel and rare artifact that may hide pathology. When using the head and large head SFOV, which applies the Iterative Bone Option (IBO)

Feb 14, 2014 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Otto Bock is recalling all Aerial and Aerial Active Wheelchair Cushions from specific material numbers. During internal testing, it was discovered that there is a small risk of flammability to the cushion after it has been washed at high temperatures. The cushions should either be returned to Otto Bock or destroyed.

Jan 31, 2014 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

The product may fail to achieve seal of right lung due to the cuff inflating to one side

Feb 28, 2014 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.

Feb 25, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

The firm was notified by a customer of a cracked spring in the handle of the RCD1 device.

Jan 23, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.

Feb 25, 2014 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

The lumen of the Medline Sterile Foley Catheter was found to be blocked by excess lubricious coating material.

Feb 7, 2014 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’