Medical Devices Recalls

00597203109 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 09, Rx, Sterile; 00597203110 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597203112 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597203114 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597203117 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597203120 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597203123 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 23, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00597204109 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 56/STRIPE GRN 9, Rx, Sterile; 00597204110 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 56/STRIPE GRN 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597204112 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 56/STRIPE GRN 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597204114 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 56/STRIPE GRN 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597204117 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 56/STRIPE GRN 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597204120 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 56/STRIPE GRN 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597204123 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 56/STRIPE GRN 23, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00597001101 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001102 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE AMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597001201 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE BML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001202 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE BMR, Rx, Sterile. Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00597101101 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101102 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE AMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101201 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE BML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101202 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE BMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101303 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE CML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101304 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE CMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101403 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE DML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101404 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE DMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101503 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE EML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101504 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE EMR, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. Monitor Drape REF: PFSD-V0001, Rx only, Sterile EO. Product Usage: The intended use of this device is t protect equipment from contamination during a variety of procedures throughout the clinical setting.

Blue Belt Technologies MN

Class I - Dangerous

Blue Belt Technologies is recalling sterile Monitor Drapes used with their Navio PFS system during orthopedic knee surgery. The drapes are used to cover the Navio PFS system computer monitor and arm assembly and provide a sterile barrier in the surgical suite. The defect is evident when the computer monitor is being draped. The front section of the drape separates from the rest of the drape at

Jul 19, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

90595202017 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE12/PUR 17, Rx, Sterile; 90595202020 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE12/PUR 20, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem, several head Diameter, 203 mm Stem length. Used to seat the prosthesis with or without bone cement.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Zimmer recently conducted a review of historic packaging validations completed. Based on this review, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a single Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a single packaging tray configuration, which

Jul 16, 2013 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Stryker Oasys Midline Occiput Plate-1) Small 2) Medium 3) Large 4) Large Long 5) Mini. Allows for positioning directly on the midline keel of the occiput.

Stryker Spine

Class I - Dangerous

Stryker has received reports from customers indicating post-operative fracture of the pin that connects the tulip head to the plate body.

May 30, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

65597201101 Femur CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE AML Rx, Sterile; 65597201102 Femur CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE AMR Rx, Sterile; 65597201201 Femur CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE BML Rx, Sterile; 65597201202 Femur CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE BMR Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00597603110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRIPED YEL 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597603112 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRIPED YEL 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597603110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRIPED YEL 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597603110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRIPED YEL 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597603110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRIPED YEL 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597603110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRIPED YEL 10, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00597201131 Femur CR POR SURF HDN FEM CO-NID AML Rx, Sterile; 00597201132 Femur CR POR SURF HDN FEM CO-NID AMR Rx, Sterile; 00597201231 Femur CR POR SURF HDN FEM CO-NID BML Rx, Sterile; 00597201232 Femur CR POR SURF HDN FEM CO-NID BMR Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00598706201 Provisional CRA FEM PROV/CUT GDE SZ BML, Rx, Sterile; 00598706202 Provisional CRA FEM PROV/CUT GDE SZ BMR, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00597102010 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597102012 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597102014 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597102017 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597102020 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597102023 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 23, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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Hemoccult ICT (Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test) is a rapid, visually read, qualitative immunochemical chromatographic method for detection of human hemoglobin in fecal samples.

Beckman Coulter

Class I - Dangerous

Beckman Coulter has received a customer complaint that suggests trending of positive results has increased from approximately 4% to 1 0%. As a result of our investigation, Beckman Coulter has confirmed an increase in sensitivity at the borderline positive level. " This testing also demonstrated that the issue does not affect results reported as negative.

Jul 17, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

00597106126 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 26MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00597106129 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 29MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00597106132 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 32MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00597106135 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 35MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00597502010 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597502012 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597502014 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597502017 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597502020 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597502023 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 23, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00597602010 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597602012 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597602014 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597602017 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597602020 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597602023 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 23, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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00597601201 Femur CRA PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE B/L Rx, Sterile; 00597601202 Femur CRA PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE B/R Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Zimmer

Class I - Dangerous

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

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Philips Healthcare MobileDiagnostwDR system. Mobile Digital radiography X-Ray System Product Usage: MobileDiagnost wDR is a mobile digital radiography X-Ray System. It is intended for use by a qualified/trained doctor or technologist on both adult and pediatric patients for taking diagnostic radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts. Applications can be performed with patient sitting, standing, or lying in the prone or supine positions. Not intended for mammography.

Philips Healthcare

Class I - Dangerous

The Instructions for Use (IFU) for the MobileDiagnost wDR fails to comply with a Federal standard. The IFU does not provide tolerance levels for several generator values as required by 1020.30(h)(3).

Jun 11, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Reservoirs, Model No: MMT-326A (1.8mL) and MMT-332A (3.0mL) The model MMT-326A and MMT-332A are syringe type insulin reservoirs intended for use with Medtronic Paradigm series insulin infusion pumps. The two reservoirs are identical except for barrel length and as a result, maximum insulin capacity. The MMT-326A holds a maximum of 1.8ml of insulin whereas the longer MMT-332A reservoir can hold up to 3.0ml of insulin. Both reservoirs are supplied sterile and are labeled for single use. Typically, the reservoir is replaced every tow or three days at the time of infusion set replacement. The Paradigm reservoirs have a shelf life of three years post sterilization. Product Quantity Distributed (Int) 669,672 units

Medtronic MiniMed

Class I - Dangerous

Medtronic is recalling certain lots of Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Reservoirs MMT-326A (1.8mL) and MMT-332A (3.0mL) used with Medtronic Paradigm insulin pumps because they may have increased risk for leaking. A leak in the reservoir may result in delivery of less insulin than intended. In addition, if there is a leaky reservoir and an insulin blockage occurs in the infusion set, the pump may not

Jul 3, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →