Medical Devices Recalls

PTH Calibrator packaged with only high calibrator.

Visual particulate in the glass ampules of 5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 mL Ampoule, NDC # 0409-4712-01, Hospira Lot Number 23-227-DK. These ampules are included in certain Portex Spinal Anaesthesia Trays.

Firm became aware that two handsets in the affected batches became inoperable while the user was in the tub.

Fluid leaking may be observed inside the pump compartment of the Liberty Cycler and may result in dialysate becoming contaminated, potentially causing peritonitis

Alcohol Prep Pads contained within the kit are not properly labeled.

Visual particulate in the glass ampules of 5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 mL Ampoule, NDC # 0409-4712-01, Hospira Lot Number 23-227-DK. These ampules are included in certain Portex Spinal Anaesthesia Trays.

St. Jude Medical Cardiovascular and Ablation Technologies Division is performing a voluntary notification regarding selected batches of Coolpath Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled products and Safire Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled. These units were inadvertently shipped with the incorrect version of the Instructions for Use (IFU).

Visual particulate in the glass ampules of 5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 mL Ampoule, NDC # 0409-4712-01, Hospira Lot Number 23-227-DK. These ampules are included in certain Portex Spinal Anaesthesia Trays.

Alcohol Prep Pads contained within the kit are not properly labeled.

Imprecision with certain lots

Roche COBAS INTEGRA 800 system, Software Version 9864.C2 does not perform necessary ISE Service Actions. Whenever the ISE rack is removed, the ISE counters in the software are reset to zero and the corresponding Service Actions are not conducted automatically by the system. Additionally, certain maintenance activities that have to be performed manually by the operator are not requested on the sof

Increased number of complaints regarding fluid entering the patient card base of the da Vinci S and SI systems.

The snap-on fixtures of the backrest cushion on the Mobile Shower and Toilet Commode Aquatec Ocean VIP and Ocean Dual VIP do not withstand a required pull out force of 500 N, when the product is used in a reclined position and or tilted position. This may result in the snap-on fixture coming unlatched.

Test results from these lots may produce a high-bias reading (by up to 20%) that is outside of limits defined for stability and product accuracy when product is stored at room temperature four (4) to five (5) months after release.

Visual particulate in the glass ampules of 5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 mL Ampoule, NDC # 0409-4712-01, Hospira Lot Number 23-227-DK. These ampules are included in certain Portex Spinal Anaesthesia Trays.

An odor and smoke developed - The cause was determined to be a power supply unit sitting in the controller column.

Siemens has discovered through product monitoring a potential malfunction when using system operating with software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10. During a RAD examination the possibility exists that radiation may continue longer than expected and may result in unnecessary dose applied during an acquisition. Additionally, it is not possible for the user to stop the radiation manually; ho

The firm is recalling lots 10043 and 10044 due to loose particulate matter found in the packaging. Particulate matter entering the fluid path from the Luer lock caps may result in embolic events.

The EkoSonic Control Unit is recalled because it had the incorrect power entry module installed. It is missing an AC filter to reduce the noise and electrical interference.

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo Cannulas due to reported complaints involving cracks in the t-connector of the devices which were confirmed during product evaluation.