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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls

STERRAD 100NX Cassettes, Product Code: 10144 The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.

Advanced Sterilization Products

Class I - Dangerous

The recall of the STERRAD 100NX Cassettes was initiated because Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) does not have adequate data to support the effectiveness of the packaging's leak indicator for the entire duration of the STERRAD 100 NX System cassette's 15 month shelf life.

Jul 25, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly , a component of Herbst, MARA and Fixed Metal devices. Product Usage: AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly is a component of Herbst, MARA and Fixed Metal devices; removable functional appliances that are to modify the growth of the jaws in a prescribed growth pattern, however, this category is generally attached to the patients upper and lower molars or bicuspids by means of temporary stainless steel crowns or orthodontic bands. Retainer, Screw Expansion, Orthodontic.

Sybron Dental Specialties

Class I - Dangerous

The firm initiated the recall of AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly, because it may be missing a complete weld joining one side of the arm with the screw body. Herbst, MARA and Fixed Metal devices may be affected, because they contain an AOA Mini RPE Screw Assembly.

Jun 6, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Microscan plus Negative Breakpoint Combo 4 Sold outside of US only. Product Usage: MicroScan¿ Synergies plus¿ Panels & MicroScan¿ Rapids plus (Negative) - For use in determining quantitative and/or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification for gram-negative bacteria.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

Confirmed increase in false susceptible and false intermediate misreads for Imipenem and/or meropenum on Synergies plus Negative and rap ID/S plus Negative panels read on Walk Away System.

Aug 21, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

Microscan plus Negative Urine Combo 4 Sold outside of US only. Product Usage: MicroScan¿ Synergies plus¿ Panels & MicroScan¿ Rapids plus (Negative) - For use in determining quantitative and/or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification for gram-negative bacteria.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

Confirmed increase in false susceptible and false intermediate misreads for Imipenem and/or meropenum on Synergies plus Negative and rap ID/S plus Negative panels read on Walk Away System.

Aug 21, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

Monoject 100 Units/mL Heparin Lock Flush, 12 mL Syringe with 5 mL Fill Product ID: 8881590125 Product Usage: Both 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush syringes and 10U/mL or 100U/mL Heparin Lock Flush syringes are sterile, single-use products which are intended for use in flushing and locking compatible intravenous administration sets and indwelling intravenous access devices

Covidien

Class I - Dangerous

Monoject prefill flush syringes may contain non-sterile water and labeled as saline or heparin

Aug 16, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Microscan Synergies Plus Negative Combo 2 Product Usage: MicroScan¿ Synergies plus¿ Panels & MicroScan¿ Rapids plus (Negative) - For use in determining quantitative and/or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification for gram-negative bacteria.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

Confirmed increase in false susceptible and false intermediate misreads for Imipenem and/or meropenum on Synergies plus Negative and rap ID/S plus Negative panels read on Walk Away System.

Aug 21, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

Monoject 100 Units/mL Heparin Lock Flush, 12 mL Syringe with 3 mL Fill Product ID: 8881590123 Product Usage: Both 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush syringes and 10U/mL or 100U/mL Heparin Lock Flush syringes are sterile, single-use products which are intended for use in flushing and locking compatible intravenous administration sets and indwelling intravenous access devices

Covidien

Class I - Dangerous

Monoject prefill flush syringes may contain non-sterile water and labeled as saline or heparin

Aug 16, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Cardiogenesis Corporation - Cardiogenesis Transmyocardial Laser. The device is indicated for use in the treatment of patients with angina (Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class 4) refractory to medical treatment and secondary to objectively demonstrated coronary artery atherosclerosis and with a region of the myocardium with reversible ischemia not amenable to direct coronary revascularization.

Cardiogenesis

Class I - Dangerous

Following acquisition of Cardiogenesis, we began receiving complaints of sparks, burns, or smoke incidents related to the handpieces.

May 1, 2011 Infusion Pumps View Details →

Brand Name: Vector TAS 8mm Screw. The Device Listing Number is E670535. Vector T AS 8mm Screw is intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth. It is used temporarily and removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed. It is surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for orthodontic devices.

Ormco/Sybronendo

Class I - Dangerous

Ormco Corporation is voluntarily recalling one lot of 8 MM Vector TAS Screws because some screws of this lot were machined undersized at the top of the threads may potentially cause a weakening of the screw. Use of the undersized product may result in breakage of the screw during insertion or removal when torqued, possibly requiring surgical removal of any remaining pieces.

Jul 12, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Microscan Synergies Plus Negative Urine Combo 1 Product Usage: MicroScan¿ Synergies plus¿ Panels & MicroScan¿ Rapids plus (Negative) - For use in determining quantitative and/or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification for gram-negative bacteria.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

Confirmed increase in false susceptible and false intermediate misreads for Imipenem and/or meropenum on Synergies plus Negative and rap ID/S plus Negative panels read on Walk Away System.

Aug 21, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

Monoject 10 Units/mL Heparin Lock Flush, 12 mL Syringe with 5 mL Fill Product ID: 8881580125 Product Usage: Both 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush syringes and 10U/mL or 100U/mL Heparin Lock Flush syringes are sterile, single-use products which are intended for use in flushing and locking compatible intravenous administration sets and indwelling intravenous access devices

Covidien

Class I - Dangerous

Monoject prefill flush syringes may contain non-sterile water and labeled as saline or heparin

Aug 16, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Monoject 100 Units/mL Heparin Lock Flush, 12 mL Syringe with 10 mL Fill Product ID: 8881590121 Product Usage: Both 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush syringes and 10U/mL or 100U/mL Heparin Lock Flush syringes are sterile, single-use products which are intended for use in flushing and locking compatible intravenous administration sets and indwelling intravenous access devices

Covidien

Class I - Dangerous

Monoject prefill flush syringes may contain non-sterile water and labeled as saline or heparin

Aug 16, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Microscan rapID/S panels NC3.12 Sold in Japan only. Product Usage: MicroScan¿ Synergies plus¿ Panels & MicroScan¿ Rapids plus (Negative) - For use in determining quantitative and/or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification for gram-negative bacteria.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

Confirmed increase in false susceptible and false intermediate misreads for Imipenem and/or meropenum on Synergies plus Negative and rap ID/S plus Negative panels read on Walk Away System.

Aug 21, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

Microscan plus Negative Combo 3 Sold outside of US only. Product Usage: MicroScan¿ Synergies plus¿ Panels & MicroScan¿ Rapids plus (Negative) - For use in determining quantitative and/or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification for gram-negative bacteria.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Class I - Dangerous

Confirmed increase in false susceptible and false intermediate misreads for Imipenem and/or meropenum on Synergies plus Negative and rap ID/S plus Negative panels read on Walk Away System.

Aug 21, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

*** 1) Cat. 4341B; Qty. 10; Thoracentesis Tray; With Catheter; Sterile; CareFusion; 1500 Waukegan Road; McGaw Park, IL 60085 USA; *** 2) Cat. 4341BSDF; Qty. 10; Safe-T Thoracentesis Tray; With Catheter and Sharps Injury Protection; Drug Free; CareFusion; 1500 Waukegan Road; McGaw Park, IL 60085 USA. Indicated for specimen retrieval and therapeutic drainage of the pleural cavity.

Carefusion 2200

Class I - Dangerous

Catheters included in Thoracentesis Tray and Safe-T Thoracentesis Tray - Drug Free may occlude, preventing drainage of excessive fluid from the pleural cavity leading to a potential delay in the medical procedure and potentially serious patient complications.

Aug 28, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →