Medical Devices Recalls

An increased number of complaints were reported on the Blood Pump Rotor (P/N - F40015481 REV A) after a period of use by clinics noting loose/dislodged guide sheaves.

Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Chlorohydrin (EO/ECH) residuals for the cast padding component exceeded the residual limits for permanent exposure devices as indicated by ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-7/(R)2012.

Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Chlorohydrin (EO/ECH) residuals for the cast padding component exceeded the residual limits for permanent exposure devices as indicated by ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-7/(R)2012.

Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Chlorohydrin (EO/ECH) residuals for the cast padding component exceeded the residual limits for permanent exposure devices as indicated by ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-7/(R)2012.

Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Chlorohydrin (EO/ECH) residuals for the cast padding component exceeded the residual limits for permanent exposure devices as indicated by ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-7/(R)2012.

G5 Semi-Automatic AED is shipped, with a protective film over its front panel, to protect the screen and shock button from cosmetic damage during shipping. It has come to our attention that customers may not be removing the protective film during deployment of the product. If the protective film is left adhered to the front bezel it may prevent the user from actuating the shock button and may lead to a delay or prevent delivery of defibrillation therapy to a victim suffering from sudden cardiac arrest

There were 27 complaints between March 22, 2024, and April 30, 2024, related to VH-3500 and VH-4000, reporting that the C-Ring wire was straightened (due to insufficient bend radius) and that the distance between C-Ring and Harvesting Tool was closer than normal. No adverse events have been reported to date in direct association with this issue.

GE HealthCare has become aware of an issue with certain Vivid ultrasound systems where, due to a slow DICOM Worklist response time, incorrect patient name and demographics can be displayed on the ultrasound scanner screen rather than the intended patient selected by the user.

Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Chlorohydrin (EO/ECH) residuals for the cast padding component exceeded the residual limits for permanent exposure devices as indicated by ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-7/(R)2012.

Potential sheath damage that could lead to tissue damage and/or track hemorrhage.

A potential issue with ARTIS icono systems equipped with a small detector and a corresponding collimator (model # 10843101) was identified. In very rare situations, the first x-ray release following patient registration may be performed with incorrect copper prefiltration. If the described issue occurs, the applied radiation dose rate may be higher than intended by the user.

Surgical convenience kits containing Pure Pouch component that has weak seals which may result in a breach in sterility of the contents if the seal fails.

A potential issue with ARTIS icono systems equipped with a small detector and a corresponding collimator (model # 10843101) was identified. In very rare situations, the first x-ray release following patient registration may be performed with incorrect copper prefiltration. If the described issue occurs, the applied radiation dose rate may be higher than intended by the user.

Multiple socket-outlet power strips that shipped with automated dispensing cabinet devices have not been certified to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) electrical standards when used as a system with automated dispensing cabinet devices, so use may expose user to leakage currents that could cause varying degrees of harm from a minor shock to permanent impairment.

To limit the use of the Mega Soft Pads to patients aged 12 or older to mitigate the potential risk of patient burns identified with use of Mega Soft pads.

Surgical convenience kits containing Pure Pouch component that has weak seals which may result in a breach in sterility of the contents if the seal fails.

Cranial Caudal Blades manufactured incorrectly could result in fracture and/or damage to the bone structure

Multiple socket-outlet power strips that shipped with automated dispensing cabinet devices have not been certified to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) electrical standards when used as a system with automated dispensing cabinet devices, so use may expose user to leakage currents that could cause varying degrees of harm from a minor shock to permanent impairment.

Potential for the bolt that secures the positioning arm to the gas spring to come loose and fall onto patient.

Beckman Coulter is recalling their DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzers, an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids, by correction. The reason for the recall is: Beckman Coulter has determined that the DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay analyzer accepts calibrator values scanned from multiple calibrator cards when an operator configures a new calibrator lot. The analyzer accepts the calibrator lot values from any scanned calibrator card, regardless of the assay test code or calibrator material lot number. The software is not validating the integrity of each calibrator barcode scanned to ensure they are all from the same calibrator card. This includes all software versions and all DxI 9000 instruments that are currently in the field. This issue does not impact calibrator material with 2D calibrator card barcodes. This may cause a failed calibration curve. The health risk to patients is dependent upon the analytes that could be impacted by the error, to include receiving delayed or erroneous results. The issue was identified by Beckman Coulter while conducting a field action on DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzers.