Medical Devices Recalls

Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.

Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.

Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.

Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.

Certain lots of these Bur Hole Probe Covers did not undergo endotoxin (LAL) testing to the proper levels.

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics issued a product correction notification for VITROS Chemistry Mixing Cup Arrays utilized on VITROS 250 and VITROS 350 Chemistry Systems. Increase in Software error due to affected Mixing Cup Arrays.

Integra LifeSciences has identified through an investigation of complaints that there may be the potential for the shaft of the Malibu Polyaxial Drivers to break during use. None of the complaints reported a patient injury. However, some complaints did indicate the surgery was slightly prolonged while the additional driver provided in the kit was retrieved and used.

Stryker received reports from the field of the impaction plate dissociating/fracturing from the main body of the broach handle.

Certain lots of these Bur Hole Probe Covers did not undergo endotoxin (LAL) testing to the proper levels.

The data provided on the Normative Data Template CD for use with the I-Portal devices has not received clearance by FDA through the premarket 510(k) notification process.

Images may be archived to an incorrect or invalid archive location resulting in incorrect images or no images being displayed for a study following retrieval from archive.

RTI Surgical, Inc. of Alachua, FL is recalling their OPTEFORM Allograft Paste, 5cc as it may contain a 10 cc fluid dispenser. The 10cc fluid dispenser does not include the correct fluid fill line reference for reconstitution of 5cc past allografts.

Certain lots of these Bur Hole Probe Covers did not undergo endotoxin (LAL) testing to the proper levels.

Certain lots of these Bur Hole Probe Covers did not undergo endotoxin (LAL) testing to the proper levels.

No endotoxin (LAL) testing to proper level.

The TF Big Bore patient table experienced mechanical binding during horizontal table motion resulting in an automatic Emergency Stop (E-stop). An E-Stop will interrupt a current scan, resulting in an incomplete study.

Certain lots of these Bur Hole Probe Covers did not undergo endotoxin (LAL) testing to the proper levels.

Boston Scientific is initiating this Recall Removal of one lot of the Coyote" OVER-THE-WIRE PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter and one lot of the Coyote" MONORAIL" PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter. Boston Scientific has become aware that the balloons of the devices from these lots may not deflate as expected during a procedure. To date, Boston Scientific has received three complaints for this issue. T

Brainlab has determined that pins of thee Instrument Star Unit ML (Calibration with ICM4) with specific serial numbers might have been made of an incorrect material that is not suitable for the necessary disinfection and sterilization of the product. If corrosion occurs and is not detected by the user, and the device is used during surgery, corroded particles of the pin could, directly or indirect

Specific lots of insulin cartridges that are used with the T:slim Insulin Pump may be at risk for leaking. A cartridge leak could result in the device delivering too much or too little insulin, which can lead to a serious adverse event.