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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls

GE Healthcare became aware of a potential issue related to incorrect image measurement associated with the software of the LOGIQ S8 system. This issue was found internally. Users may notice that the system shows incorrect image measurement results on Pulsed Wave (PW) or Time Intensity Curve (TIC) or depth measurement when using Virtual Convex mode and putting a cursor (Sample Volume, Depth measur

Aug 13, 2012 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Reports of false abnormally high glucose readings from test strips

Jul 15, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of the Anastaflo intravascular Shunt due to concerns of excessive adhesive on the shunt body that may interfere with suturing of by-pass grafts.

Jul 30, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

GE Healthcare conducted a recall on various mobile x-ray units (Optima XR220amx, Optima XR200amx, and Brivo XR285amx systems) because of an Erratic Drive Performance.

Aug 7, 2012 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

DePuy Synthes has issued a Medical Device Correction notice for the 5.0mm Stainless Steel rods. This product was produced using a finishing process not identified as part of the manufacturing specification. No adverse event reports associated with the use of this product were received, and an extensive engineering and medical safety review concluded that the product poses no incremental risk to t

Jun 5, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Reports of false abnormally high glucose readings from test strips

Jul 15, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Reports of false abnormally high glucose readings from test strips

Jul 15, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Reports of false abnormally high glucose readings from test strips

Jul 15, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Non-toxic inks, used on the silk screen graphics of the case bases and lids, and caddy lids, were found to be either delaminating or running off from the substrate after repeated washing and sterilization cycles.

Apr 22, 2013 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of the EndoReturn Arterial Cannula that were built with an incorrect component. This component can create a performance problem with the IntraClude IntraAortic Occlusion device.

Jul 16, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

The operators manual does not fully describe the sequence of expected events that will occur when a specific operating condition exists. Specifically, if the user is adjusting the System 1 centrifugal pump speed via the Central Control Monitor at the same time an alarm condition occurs with configuration for a pump coast response, the labeling in the operators manual does not fully describe how the pump will react.

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

There is potential for one or both tabsof theTrabecular Metal Reverse Glenosphere Helmet to fracture during use and become disassociated from the device. There have been 47 reported complaints of tab fracture.

Jun 28, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Complaints were received from the field indicating that some Air Pumps were flashing and alarming when connected to the IsoGel AIR" surface upon turning the pump on and the setting it to the IsoGel AIR Mode. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the flashing/alarm being experienced was due to the air pressure being out of the expected range; indicating a blockage within the LAL tubi

Jul 12, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Nestle HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. is initiating a recall on some of Compat NG Tubes because they have been delivered in an insufficiently sealed pouch, thus compromising the sterility claimed on the label.

Jul 24, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

A product issue has been identified for customers using software version 6.01 and are interfaced with a Laboratory Information System (LIS). During the update of software from version 5.xx to 6.01, the Bid-directional Computer interface (BCI) antibiotic codes are not updated properly for Cefovecin, Prulifloxacin and Ceftaroline. For the referenced antibiotics, the firm code in the reference table

Jun 14, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

A product issue has been identified for customers using software version 6.01 and are interfaced with a Laboratory Information System (LIS). During the update of software from version 5.xx to 6.01, the Bid-directional Computer interface (BCI) antibiotic codes are not updated properly for Cefovecin, Prulifloxacin and Ceftaroline. For the referenced antibiotics, the firm code in the reference table

Jun 14, 2013 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’