Medical Devices Recalls

During a production process, Philips became aware of one IntelliVue power supply with a broken ground bolt upon disconnection of the ground cable from the equipotential ground connector. Loss of electrical grounding may negatively affect the devices electromagnetic immunity and emission.

Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.

7F sheath introducers labeled as 7.5F

Firm has developed a software correction (Revision D.01) for outside the US to mitigate product problems that pose a risk of hemodynamic instability and failure of transmission of clinical data in Cardiosave Hybrid and Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump devices.

Products expire prior to the expiration date printed on the product labeling

Due to possible packaging damage (indentations/cuts) cause by manufacturing process. As a result of the packaging damage, may cause the sterile barrier to be compromised.

ACS identified that due to an inoperable chart recorder, humidity readings were out-of-specification in one of the controlled environment areas. As a result, ACS is unable to confirm product sterilization assurance requirements were met.

WallFlexTM Esophageal Stent System and AgileTM Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment.

Integrated Radio Frequency (IRF) Carrier assembly screws may come loose and protrude beyond the surface could cause the screws to interfere with other moving parts, potentially blocking the horizontal tabletop. May lead to delay in diagnosis and/or may include anxiety of a patient is left on the tabletop inside the bore for a longer duration than anticipated. movement.

Products expire prior to the expiration date printed on the product labeling

WallFlexTM Esophageal Stent System and AgileTM Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment.

Smiths Medical became aware of an issue related to a potential for the patient outlet connector to loosen/detach from the paraPAC Plus P300 and P310 ventilators impacting the active ventilation function.

Low concentration of sodium pyruvate in the wash could compromise gamete development

WallFlexTM Esophageal Stent System and AgileTM Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment.

During the manufacturing process the devices were laser-marked with the incorrect part number.

The firm received reports of breakage in the Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) due to improper use. As a result, changes to labeling were made.

ACS identified that due to an inoperable chart recorder, humidity readings were out-of-specification in one of the controlled environment areas. As a result, ACS is unable to confirm product sterilization assurance requirements were met.

GE HealthCare has become aware that complete electrical safety testing was not conducted during manufacturing of certain Giraffe and Panda iRes Warmers. There are multiple electrical safety protections included in the product design. However, because the electrical safety testing in manufacturing was incomplete for these devices, there is the potential for leakage current to exceed IEC 60601 limits.

Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.

WallFlexTM Esophageal Stent System and AgileTM Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment.