Medical Devices Recalls

Philips was notified of a problem using the IntelliSpace Portal with software version 4.0.2 with the URL PACS integration. Philips was informed that when loading a study to an analysis application while using URL PACS integration configuration, after another study was opened by a review application, the Analysis monitor is updated with the study of the current patient, but the Review monitor conti

Philips Healthcare discovered the customer was performing CTDI measurements for facility accreditation and received results that were 15 to 25% higher than Philips protocol parameters stated.

Software design error in IMPAX CV 7.8 SU3

Kerr Corporation is initiating this recall because raw material used to produce the Maxcem Elite is causing the material to prematurely polymerize in the syringe. The product could be difficult to extrude or demonstrate a shorter work-time as the material may prematurely set prior to placing restorations on the tooth or core build-up. As a result, the restoration may not be seated properly.

The product contains an iodine 10% Ampule (10% Povidone Iodine swab) which is being recalled by the firm's distributor. The labeling of the iodine 10% Ampule labels state that the contents of the package are sterile and does not clarify that this sterility claim is only applicable to the applicator. The antiseptic solution that is applied to the skin is a cutaneous disinfectant, and is not sterili

Ormco Corporation is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Bracket Buccal Tubes as a result of a packaging error. More specifically, the Bracket Buccal Tubes product package correctly identifies the product as gingival (0¿) offset brackets, but actually contains distal (10¿) offset brackets. Use of the affected product may cause unintended rotation of the molars. Although reversible, a delay in

The mask inside the package has been identified as "Neonatal" in size and not "Infant" as the labeling indicates.

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential issue due to image flip in frequency encoding direction associated with a specific workflow of your Discovery MR750w system. Image flip issue in frequency encoding direction (including S/I, A/P and R/L) can result in incorrect localization of anatomy and pathological findings.

Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic Paradigm Insulin Pump because the pump's drive support cap may become detached from the pump case and protrude from the lower right side of the pump. When the pump is expose to water it may result in damage to the pump's internal electronics. This moisture damage can prevent the pump's buttons from working properly or can cause the pump to alarm.

The firm voluntarily recalled Biothane Restraint Cuffs, Catalog No. 2900, that did not meet the required specifications for tensile strength. Failure of these rivets could allow the cuff to become disconnected from the connecting strap and allow patients to regain free use of the limb.

The product contains an iodine 10% Ampule (10% Povidone Iodine swab) which is being recalled by the firm's distributor. The labeling of the iodine 10% Ampule labels state that the contents of the package are sterile and does not clarify that this sterility claim is only applicable to the applicator. The antiseptic solution that is applied to the skin is a cutaneous disinfectant, and is not sterili

It was found that there is a problem with the LCD monitor used in the console. The LCD monitor may become blank during use. Specifically, the backlight of the LCD monitor may turn off while the system is in use, causing the LCD monitor to become blank. However, the other parts of the system continue to operate normally, and the risk of a serious health hazard is therefore very low. The LCD Moni

Firm was made aware of incidents relating to the difficulty of properly engaging and securing the Cross-Over 36mm liner into the Cross-Over shell.

The product contains an iodine 10% Ampule (10% Povidone Iodine swab) which is being recalled by the firm's distributor. The labeling of the iodine 10% Ampule labels state that the contents of the package are sterile and does not clarify that this sterility claim is only applicable to the applicator. The antiseptic solution that is applied to the skin is a cutaneous disinfectant, and is not sterili

Potential to have an internal leak at the fill port of the stainless steel tip, which may necessitate removal and replacement of the catheter.

Due to a problem with the control software of the x-ray high-voltage generator, if scanning is performed with a tube current less than 30mA, the control software may detect an error and perform error processing even though the x-ray output is normal.

When using the V5M transducer, the display of the temperature on the ACUSON SC2000 system can be lower than the actual temperature of the V5M transducer. This occurs only if the system hardware contains revision 4 of the MPI Board. There is a potential to cause esophageal burns in patients.

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to the S4-10-D Ultrasound Probe used in conjunction with the LOGIQ S8 and LOGIQ S7 Ultrasound systems. It was also discovered that this issue also leads to a specification issue of the acoustic output of this probe. There is a potential for a skin burn when the flow model in the cardiac application is activated with the S4-10-D Ultraso

GE Healthcare has become aware of an issue associated with the base casting for the articulated arm of your VMX and VMX Plus Mobile X-ray systems that may impact Operator or Patient safety.

The product contains an iodine 10% Ampule (10% Povidone Iodine swab) which is being recalled by the firm's distributor. The labeling of the iodine 10% Ampule labels state that the contents of the package are sterile and does not clarify that this sterility claim is only applicable to the applicator. The antiseptic solution that is applied to the skin is a cutaneous disinfectant, and is not sterili