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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls

Siemens has confirmed an increase on absorbance errors when calibrating Dimension Vista Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (U CFP) Flex Reagent Cartridge lot 11349 BB.

Dec 19, 2012 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

The performance of a low voltage capacitor in a subset of COGNIS CRT-Ds and TELIGEN ICDs manufactured prior to December 2009, may be compromised over time, causing increased current drain that can lead to premature battery depletion.

Aug 29, 2013 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue related with the DMPR function and Screen Saved Images on your scanner which involves Optima CT660, Brivo CT385, Discovery PET/CT 610, Discovery PET/CT 710. The DMPR and Screen Save functionality may possibly generate the same Series UID. It has been seen that some PACS may combine series under a patient using only the Series UID

Mar 26, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Getinge Disinfection AB initiated a voluntary field safety correction for the Getinge 46-Series electrically-heated Washer Disinfectors due to possible overheating.

Jul 30, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Sekisuki Diagnostics has issued a Product Correction for certain lot numbers of the OSOM C. difficile Toxin A/B Test Kit, because it has been determined that there is potential for false negative results.

Sep 16, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

There are artifacts appearing on the Tracker images during threshold-triggered bolus scans with protocols using a Rotation Time of 0.4 seconds.

Aug 30, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

A post market safety review following several customer complaints indicated additional clarification was necessary in the Midfoot Fusion Bolt Technique Guide to reduce potential for bolt back-out or migration by emphasizing the need for supplemental fixation.

Mar 8, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential for leur connector to leak or have cracks.

Sep 11, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the Avance, Avance CS2, and Aisys anesthesia devices. While operating in Pressure Control Ventilation  Volume Guarantee (PCV-VG) mode, the affected products may produce an over delivery tidal volume when given a unique sequence of user inputs and a collapsed bellows (partially filled circuit). Exposure to excessiv

Sep 16, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue involving missing screws in the overhead Video Monitor Suspension of the Advantx, Innova 2000, Innova 2100IQ, Innova 3100, Innova 3100IQ, Innova 4100, Innova 4100IQ Cardiovascular X-ray imaging systems.

Aug 16, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

FUJIFILM SonoSite Inc. remove P21x/5-1 Transducer because the firm discovered the Biopsy Bracket Sensor is not working as intended.

Sep 11, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving unresponsive buttons on the display of the EngstrΒΏm ventilator and the Aespire View, Aisys, and Avance anesthesia machines. As a result of a manufacturing issue, the buttons on the left, right, and bottom keypads may not always detect button presses. This may result in the inability to access certain menu functions wh

Aug 28, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue related with the DMPR function and Screen Saved Images on your scanner which involves Optima CT660, Brivo CT385, Discovery PET/CT 610, Discovery PET/CT 710. The DMPR and Screen Save functionality may possibly generate the same Series UID. It has been seen that some PACS may combine series under a patient using only the Series UID

Mar 26, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

The performance of a low voltage capacitor in a subset of COGNIS CRT-Ds and TELIGEN ICDs manufactured prior to December 2009, may be compromised over time, causing increased current drain that can lead to premature battery depletion.

Aug 29, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling specific lots of Bard Lifestent Solo Vascular Stent because they have determined a higher incidence rate of partial stent deployment associated with their use.

Sep 30, 2013 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

During final testing of the Draeger Fabius GS Premium, Fabius OS, and Fabius Tiro anesthesia machines, some units did not pass the high voltage test and the minimum clearance between an electrical component and the unit housing was not maintained for some from a specific batch.

Aug 14, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’