Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices
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
Recent Lab testing conducted in March 2013 indicates that the product does not meet the standard of "Differential Pressure of only 1.6 Delta P (mm H2O/cm2)" as indicated on the box/package of the product; and also product manufactured between 2008 - 2012 cannot be guaranteed as Fluid Resistant.
The firm received complaints for unintended movements.
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
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
Symbios Medical Products
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
Complaints have been reported for brakes disengaging when the bed is subjected to a hard jolt or force to the frame.
Intuitive Surgical has identified a potential for some units of the Monopolar curved Scissors version 09 and 10 instruments to develop very small cracks near the distal end. This may create a pathway for electrosurgical energy to leak to tissue and potentially cause thermal injury.
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.
In March 2013, Medtronic issued a recall of the NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube due to cuff leakage in the intraoperative cuff deflation which then requires re-inflation or replacement of the deflated tube in order to ensure the continued ventilation of the patient.
Alcon Grieshaber AG
Alcon is conducting a Medical Device Removal for the Constellation Pneumatic Handpiece, DSP, product number 725.01. This action is being taken because the forceps or scissors tips (sold separately) may dislodge from the hand piece, if not attached by the user according to the Directions for Use.
Customers could potentially experience intermittent, unintended and illogical movement when using the product.
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
Seals may disengage from the cannula which may result in a component inadvertently disengaging into the patients cavity
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.
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
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
Carl Zeiss Meditec is conducting a field corrective action for its OPMI Pentero C surgical microscope system. During a routine inspection, one microscope installation was found to have 3 (three) broken screws out of 6 (six) in the lower section of the ceiling mount.
The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Spinal Solutions because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare is recalling the ICON CPAP units because there is a potential power issue on certain ICON CPAP. These ICON CPAP units could potentially become inoperable, which would result in a lack of treatment to the patient's obstructive sleep apnea symptoms until a replacement unit is obtained.