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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls

Post Market Surveillance of the 90 degree Cannulated Infant Blade Plate indicated that there have been five reports concerning bending of the plate intra-operatively.

Apr 19, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

This removal is in response to complaints alleging that the Zimmer Air Dermatomes and Zimmer Air Dermatome II products would either not operate or operate intermittently. Zimmer's investigation determined that the planetary gear teeth were broken. This may cause a delay or postponement of the surgery or result in a suboptimal graft retrieval with potential of requiring an additional donor site.

May 7, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Retrospective review found 4 sling bars that may present a potential for impalement if a patient, caregiver or bystander were to fall onto the hooks based on a simulated test method. In effort to eliminate any risk of injury, Hill-Rom is requesting products be removed from field use and replaced with an updated design.

Apr 30, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

This removal is in response to complaints alleging that the Zimmer Air Dermatomes and Zimmer Air Dermatome II products would either not operate or operate intermittently. Zimmer's investigation determined that the planetary gear teeth were broken. This may cause a delay or postponement of the surgery or result in a suboptimal graft retrieval with potential of requiring an additional donor site.

May 7, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr

May 23, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr

May 23, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Symbios Medical Products, Indianapolis, Indiana, is performing a voluntary recall of all GoPumps found in the GoPump Rapid Recovery System kits and all GoBlock kits manufactured with flow control components assembled prior to July 2012. The recall is being expanded after receiving additional reports relating to excessively high flow rates on the 150 mL reservoir, 2 mL/hr GOPump (PN510031), and the

May 10, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

Symbios Medical Products, Indianapolis, Indiana, is performing a voluntary recall of all GoPumps found in the GoPump Rapid Recovery System kits and all GoBlock kits manufactured with flow control components assembled prior to July 2012. The recall is being expanded after receiving additional reports relating to excessively high flow rates on the 150 mL reservoir, 2 mL/hr GOPump (PN510031), and the

May 10, 2013 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr

May 23, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr

May 23, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Retrospective review found 4 sling bars that may present a potential for impalement if a patient, caregiver or bystander were to fall onto the hooks based on a simulated test method. In effort to eliminate any risk of injury, Hill-Rom is requesting products be removed from field use and replaced with an updated design.

Apr 30, 2013 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr

May 23, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

This removal is in response to complaints alleging that the Zimmer Air Dermatomes and Zimmer Air Dermatome II products would either not operate or operate intermittently. Zimmer's investigation determined that the planetary gear teeth were broken. This may cause a delay or postponement of the surgery or result in a suboptimal graft retrieval with potential of requiring an additional donor site.

May 7, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Symbios Medical Products, Indianapolis, Indiana, is performing a voluntary recall of all GoPumps found in the GoPump Rapid Recovery System kits and all GoBlock kits manufactured with flow control components assembled prior to July 2012. The recall is being expanded after receiving additional reports relating to excessively high flow rates on the 150 mL reservoir, 2 mL/hr GOPump (PN510031), and the

May 10, 2013 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’