Siemens has confirmed an increase on absorbance errors when calibrating Dimension Vista Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (U CFP) Flex Reagent Cartridge lot 11349 BB.
Medical Devices Recalls
Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices
MX 16-Slice CT Scanner System. Used as a whole-body computed tomography X-Ray system.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland)
A pinch point at the end of the table top can cause injury.
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.
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
Getinge Disinfection AB initiated a voluntary field safety correction for the Getinge 46-Series electrically-heated Washer Disinfectors due to possible overheating.
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.
There are artifacts appearing on the Tracker images during threshold-triggered bolus scans with protocols using a Rotation Time of 0.4 seconds.
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.
Clinical Chemistry Phosphorus Reagent The Phosphorus assay is used for the quantitation of phosphorus in human serum, plasma, or urine.
Abbott Laboratories
Reagent lots 64736UN12, 03991UN13, 51611UN13, 74805UN12, and 03992UN13 have incorrect expiration dates assigned by Supplier.
Potential for leur connector to leak or have cracks.
GE Healthcare, Aisys, Amingo, Avance, and Avance CS2. Intended for volume or pressure control ventilation.
GE Healthcare
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
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.
FUJIFILM SonoSite Inc. remove P21x/5-1 Transducer because the firm discovered the Biopsy Bracket Sensor is not working as intended.
GE Healthcare, Avance, Avance CS2, Aisys, Aespire View, and Engstrom. Intended for volume or pressure control ventilation.
GE Healthcare
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Flixene Grafts >or= 6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.
Atrium Medical
Inner tray label may adhere to wall of outer tray which make it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field
Drug flow rates exceeding programmed flow rates.