Medical Devices Recalls

Reverse shoulder prosthesis package that should contain 5mmx30 screws could contain incorrect 3.5mmx30 screws. Use of incorrect screws could result in surgical delay and inadequate fixation.

Ophthalmic microsurgical vision systems have a new Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design that could lead to higher voltage to a PCB component, that could cause component failure and loss of pressure control for the use of cutters, scissors, and forceps, which could lead to an increased risk of microbial infection, tissue damage and progressive visual impairment.

Potential PCBA leaching from tubing of hemodialysis machines.

Ultrasound devices were not authorized, cleared, or approved by FDA, and thus their performance characteristics have not been adequately established. There is a possibility of customers' reliance on marketing claims which could cause the user to forgo medical treatment resulting in health consequences.

Some surgical glove sterile pouches were not completely sealed.

Thunderbeats blue seal button may remain in the engaged position after the button is released and not immediately return to a neutral position may result in prolonged surgery

A force sensor in the occlusion detector may drift out of calibration leading to increased occlusion detection times, false occlusion alarms, or a System Failure Alarm. If the force sensor calibration shift is large enough, the pump will display a System Failure Alarm (including Force Sensor BGND Test, Force Sensor Bridge Test, or Force Sensor Test). However, if the calibration shift is not large enough to trigger a System Failure Alarm, the threshold to detect an occlusion may increase, increasing the time to occlusion detection, or the threshold may decrease, leading to false occlusion alarms. Although shifts in the force sensor calibration may occur over time with any device, an increased potential for such shifts has been reported in devices produced before April 2022 due to mechanical interference between parts of the plunger head assembly. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying all customers of this potential issue.

A force sensor in the occlusion detector may drift out of calibration leading to increased occlusion detection times, false occlusion alarms, or a System Failure Alarm. If the force sensor calibration shift is large enough, the pump will display a System Failure Alarm (including Force Sensor BGND Test, Force Sensor Bridge Test, or Force Sensor Test). However, if the calibration shift is not large enough to trigger a System Failure Alarm, the threshold to detect an occlusion may increase, increasing the time to occlusion detection, or the threshold may decrease, leading to false occlusion alarms. Although shifts in the force sensor calibration may occur over time with any device, an increased potential for such shifts has been reported in devices produced before April 2022 due to mechanical interference between parts of the plunger head assembly. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying all customers of this potential issue.

There is a potential for blood backfill leakage and foreign material.

There is a potential for blood backfill leakage and foreign material.

A force sensor in the occlusion detector may drift out of calibration leading to increased occlusion detection times, false occlusion alarms, or a System Failure Alarm. If the force sensor calibration shift is large enough, the pump will display a System Failure Alarm (including Force Sensor BGND Test, Force Sensor Bridge Test, or Force Sensor Test). However, if the calibration shift is not large enough to trigger a System Failure Alarm, the threshold to detect an occlusion may increase, increasing the time to occlusion detection, or the threshold may decrease, leading to false occlusion alarms. Although shifts in the force sensor calibration may occur over time with any device, an increased potential for such shifts has been reported in devices produced before April 2022 due to mechanical interference between parts of the plunger head assembly. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying all customers of this potential issue.

Packs contain recalled components (equipment drapes, table cover, and surgical room turnover (SRT) kits).

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Technopath Manufacturing Ltd. has identified an issue with the glass vial commodity used to fill the Multichem S Plus Level 1, Multichem S Plus Level 2, Multichem S Plus Level 3, Multichem IA Plus and Multichem P Controls. Some customers have experienced broken vials when receiving or thawing Technopath Multichem IA Plus and Multichem S Plus Controls. Breakages have been observed upon delivery, while thawing or while opening the vial. The breakages can result in the bottom of the vial breaking off, breakage in the neck thread area or cracking on the sides of the vial. This may expose the user to biohazardous material if cut and may cause a delay in patient results.

Potential PCBA leaching from tubing of hemodialysis machines.

The firm has investigated and confirmed that when DxI 9000 is connected to Laboratory Information System (LIS, host), the sample barcode presented may be ignored and replaced with a sample ID that was previously in the same rack and position. This will cause a delay of result to the sample currently presented to the system (Sample B) and may result in an erroneous test result for the prior sample (Sample A), which gets associated with the results of sample B.

A force sensor in the occlusion detector may drift out of calibration leading to increased occlusion detection times, false occlusion alarms, or a System Failure Alarm. If the force sensor calibration shift is large enough, the pump will display a System Failure Alarm (including Force Sensor BGND Test, Force Sensor Bridge Test, or Force Sensor Test). However, if the calibration shift is not large enough to trigger a System Failure Alarm, the threshold to detect an occlusion may increase, increasing the time to occlusion detection, or the threshold may decrease, leading to false occlusion alarms. Although shifts in the force sensor calibration may occur over time with any device, an increased potential for such shifts has been reported in devices produced before April 2022 due to mechanical interference between parts of the plunger head assembly. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying all customers of this potential issue.

Advance-Esthetic LLC failed to comply with the applicable standards regarding Electronic Product Radiation Control (EPRC) regulations associated with the laser product performance standards and certification. This Recall provides correction by the firm regarding Zemits NdPrime Yag Tattoo Removal Laser. The product requires update or is missing the following in part: remote interlock connector, safety interlocks, manual reset mechanism, beam attenuator, tests for determination of compliance, certification, class IV designation and warning, labels, and labeling.

The firm's labeling (Quick Reference Guide) contains incorrect information in the maintenance schedule for the Heater-Cooler device.

It has been determined through an internal investigation that the alternate Access Thyroglobulin calibrator cards for use with the Thyg reagent packs distributed in April 2023 will cause a decrease of approximately 11% in patient results.