Medical Devices Recalls

Boston Scientific CRM manufacturing quality system recently discovered test artifacts (related to shock charge time) in a small number of implantable defibrillators (ENERGEN DR ICD model E143) which require further investigation. While these devices successfully passed all manufacturing tests and met all requirements, they showed a slightly longer charge time than other devices during a manufactu

Aspen Surgical is recalling Wound Closures because firm could not confirm sterility, after FDA sampling indicated the product may not be sterile. Using the recalled product could lead to infection which may require further treatment including the use of antibiotics. There have been no reports of injuries or illnesses as of 7/18/2013.

ConvaTec notified their customers on 6/25/2013 regarding the manufacturing irregularity that occurred related to the packaging of certain lots of Flexi-Seal Signal FMS. In certain lots, the lot number convention was duplicated on the packaging.

Veridex, LLC has received a report that a patient's demographics were incorrectly associated with another patient's identification (PID) number. The purpose of this notification is to inform you of the issue and provide instructions to help prevent an occurrence on your CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System and CELLTRACKS ANALYZER II.

OrthoPediatrics has initiated a voluntary recall of Part # 01-1050-002, 2.5mm Drill Bit, Lot #91300335. Only drill bits that are in their original packaging are being recalled. The description on the package of this drill bit has a wrong size in the description (3.2mm). The recall affects only packaged devices still in original packaging due to misbranding of the product. The drill bit itself has

TCVS is taking action to update the Operators Manual with the specific instructions to respond to this condition and will issue a labeling addendum for current users. In the event of a false high pressure alarm condition occurs that displays a "999" pressure reading and results in stopping a pump, this pressure display can be cleared and the pump re-started by disconnecting the pressure transducer from the system.

Reports of false abnormally high glucose readings from test strips

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (TCVS) has become aware that an Advanced Perfusion System 1 (APS1) Centrifugal Pump 'Service Pump' message may occur due to user induced motor movement. In this instance, the APS1 will identify the movement (as it is designed) and display a Service Pump message error. The user might interpret this as a pump which requires service rather than a message displayed due to pump movement while not activated.

Reports of false abnormally high glucose readings from test strips

A small number of outer implant boxes may be mislabeled. The inner tray, containing the implant, is label correctly. This condition, if present and not recognized could potentially result in the dental implant not being able to be placed into the osteotomy or seated to the desired depth if placement is attempted.

Siemens issued a customer safety notice about the overlay of system information after a functional check of the brakes on the Artis Zeego system.

Additional Instructions for Use and Storage Conditions as Coated mesh can adhere to the inner packaging liner due to exposure to high humidity conditions

Reports of false abnormally high glucose readings from test strips

Beckman Coulter is recalling the Synchron Systems LX20/UniCel DxC ISE Reference Reagent because it has a potassium (K) response near the instrument calibration flag limits and may exceed the limits on some instruments.

Reports of false abnormally high glucose readings from test strips

A small number of outer implant boxes may be mislabeled. The inner tray, containing the implant, is label correctly. This condition, if present and not recognized could potentially result in the dental implant not being able to be placed into the osteotomy or seated to the desired depth if placement is attempted.

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue associated with the use of GE General Purpose 9 French Temperature Probe, Disposable, 400 Series [M1024229]. GEs Disposable General Purpose 9FR Temperature Probe M1024229 is intended for oro-esophageal and rectal use. As it pertains to esophageal placement, it has been brought to our attention that some users are inserting the probe

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling CM/RT wear pads which are a component in the CM/RT incubator due to becoming worn before their replacement.

Calibrator A lot CA77 is under-recovering to the assigned target for the ADVIA Centaur Total T4 Assay.

Flu A+ Control Swabs incorrectly give Flu A- results when used for quality control testing with the Xpect Flu A&B test kit.