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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls

Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp

Apr 1, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Zimmer is initiating a recall of the Cemented Tibial Drill for the Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee System due to three reports being received as of August 29. 2012 for tibial cortex perforation during preparation of the tibial bone. The investigation into the reports that have been received found that the perforations are occurring while using the Cemented Tibial Drill. The perforations have o

Sep 7, 2012 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

The wrong electrical connector pin was attached to the cord during assembly by the manufacturer. this electrical connector is too big to fit into the port on the foot activated generator. this makes the device unusable.

Sep 6, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

The 8 Fr. Bardex All-Silicone Foley Catheter with 3cc balloon had an incorrect inflation volume (10 ml instead of 5 ml) printed on the valve cap.

Sep 7, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Accuro has received reports of some Apex Pumps either failing to operate or malfunctioning, at times without notifying the user of such failure or malfunction on the unit's display screen.

Aug 31, 2012 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp

Apr 1, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Field complaints indicate that recent shipments of the 14-400795 and 36505 drivers do not properly mate ("lock") into some of the specified screw heads. Drivers near MMC (Maximum Material Condition) or that are misshapen may not properly mate with screws at MMC. Design dimensions and tolerances of the drivers are not properly specified to prevent an incorrect fit between the drivers and the screw

Aug 23, 2012 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp

Apr 1, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Synthes is initiating a Medical Device Labeling Correction following a detailed review of the current labeling in response to reported complaints. Synthes has identified technique measures and has updated the labeling associated with this system. The labeling reflects updated technique recommendations and emphasizes the importance of avoiding rod mis-alignment.

Jun 18, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp

Apr 1, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp

Apr 1, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp

Apr 1, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Field complaints indicate that recent shipments of the 14-400795 and 36505 drivers do not properly mate ("lock") into some of the specified screw heads. Drivers near MMC (Maximum Material Condition) or that are misshapen may not properly mate with screws at MMC. Design dimensions and tolerances of the drivers are not properly specified to prevent an incorrect fit between the drivers and the screw

Aug 23, 2012 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

The firm initiated the product recall because labeling on some of the intermediate boxes of catheters identify the contents to be M16C, a coud¿-tip catheters while the actual contents are M16Fr male, 16Fr, straight-tip catheters with the pouch and the case box labeled as M16Fr male, 16Fr, straight-tip catheters.

Sep 19, 2012 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →