Medical Devices Recalls

An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.

An increase in claims related to leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the proximal end of the catheter. In the event of a leak going undetected during implantation, it could pose an infectious risk to the patient. The cause of the leaks is indicated to be manufacturing error involving perforation of the inner channel of the catheter during stylet insertion.

An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.

Potential for unsealed sterile packing.

Potential for unsealed sterile packing.

An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.

Due to firmware issues with the prosthetic knee, there is the potential for unintended warnings and device shutdown which could result in patient falls.

Nail system contains an out of specification driver-socket which could result in inability to pick up nails or apply sufficient torque.

An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.

An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.

Philips Ingenia Evolution systems with software R5.7.1 may not provide warning for low ventilation setting which may lead to increase in body temperature or burning sensation

An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.

Potential for unsealed sterile packing.

An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.

Devices may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin.

An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.

Due to firmware issues with the prosthetic knee, there is the potential for unintended warnings and device shutdown which could result in patient falls.

Potential for unsealed sterile packing.

Laser surgical instruments have no specific evidence of a validated reprocessing method, therefore these instruments lack sterility assurance, so once the instruments have gone through reprocessing after use and then are used again, there is an increased risk of the patient being exposed to infection.

An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.