Medical Devices Recalls

USS Lamina Hooks, Medium, Right are being recalled because the hooks are etched with the wrong part number - 498.321 (Lamina Hook, Medium, Left). The Lamina Hooks should be etched with part number 498.320 (Lamina Hook, Medium, right).

Westone is recalling all Oto Ease ear lubricant in all packaging configurations and sizes due to potential microbial contamination of the product.

Potential safety issue when using the IMMEDIATE RESUMPTION feature after a Control Console interlock during the delivery of flattening-filter-free (Multiple-X) beams or segments. In a very rare scenario, the RT Therapist will send again the previously completed beam or segment for delivery to the control console, thus repeating the already delivered Monitor Units of the same beam or segment.

Some Prep Stain Kit, 1.2 DiTi Cones have been found to be leaking and the PrepStain Preparation kits contain incorrect preventive maintenance (PM) instructions.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) received eight complaints since September 2008 of drive motor failure of the Sarns Centrifugal System of the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. A failure of the drive motor for the Terumo System 1 centrifugal system triggers error messages and alarms; therefore it is easily recognizable by the user. The potential hazards are dependent on the application

Some Prep Stain Kit, 1.2 DiTi Cones have been found to be leaking and the PrepStain Preparation kits contain incorrect preventive maintenance (PM) instructions.

Stryker has updated the instruction for use (IFU) (product correction)for the ABGII Modular and Rejuvenate Modular Hip Systems. This is based on a reported rate of less than one percent for revisions potentially associated with fretting and or corrosion at or about the modular neck junction. On June 29, 2012, Stryker has decided to remove the affected product from the field since there may be an

Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. The OEC 6800 Miniview was recalled in November 2006 due to several intermittent potential safety issues including navigation tracking inaccuracy, system Lock-up, incorrect image display, incorrect dose area calculated air kerma in "film mo

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) received eight complaints since September 2008 of drive motor failure of the Sarns Centrifugal System of the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. A failure of the drive motor for the Terumo System 1 centrifugal system triggers error messages and alarms; therefore it is easily recognizable by the user. The potential hazards are dependent on the application

GE Healthcare has become aware through complaints of a potential safety issue with its Invasive Blood Pressure Cable made for use with a Spectramed / BD invasive blood pressure transducer. Due to use of an incorrect O-ring, the mating of the cable with the transducer is faulty. This situation inhibits blood pressure measurement from being monitored correctly.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has received several reports of malfunctions of the Air Bubble Detection System used with its heart-lung machines over the last three years. The malfunctions were expressed in various failure modes (over sensitivity, false alarms and were found to have various root causes. The malfunctions occurred in systems that were excluded from prior corrective actions or in syst

The recall has been initiated because there is the potential that users may fall and become injured, with the potential for serious injury, including bone fracture. One death occurred in a user fall incident, but it is unclear whether the fall was caused by the loss of a wheel. Among the walkers distributed worldwide, Etac¿ has received a total of 49 reports from Europe and Japan of wheels falling

Beginning in February 2011, Stryker Spine began receiving reports related to the shaft of the AVS Navigator trial failing at the junction of the trial head.

Sigma is a safety alert for the Master Drug Library (MDL) Editor software associated with the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump System because it may result in a facility drug library that does not represent common clinical practices.

CareFusion identified that the EnVe Ventilator may not hold the set Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) value either intermittently or continuously or it may alarm for a Patient Circuit Fault. The unit will activate either a Low PEEP or Patient Circuit Fault Alarm both audibly and Visually to alert the healthcare professional. Ventilation delivery to the patient may be compromised.

The Integra(TM) Jarit(R) Take-Apart Laparoscopic Instrument shafts were released with internal component out of specification.

Stryker has become aware that there exists a potential for breach of the sterile barrier of packaging associated with certain lots of T2 Knee Arthrodesis Nails.

On 05/23/2012, Stingray Surgical Products, LLC., Boca Raton, FL initiated a recall initiated due to "Instructions For Use" of Bipolar Forceps not being cleared by FDA and incorrect "Instructions For Use" . The sterilization instructions have been altered without the clearance of the FDA.

The recall was initiated because LMANA has received a complaint that the Esophageal Intubation Detector (EID100) has a potential to create a false positive if used on a patient during confirmation of intubation.

Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. GE OEC recalled imaging devices OEC 9900, OEC 9800, and OEC 8800 as a result of an FDA inspection identifying that the vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe C-arm is defective and subject to early life failure.