Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
Medical Devices Recalls
Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
There is a potential for rips, holes, tears, incomplete and/or open seams, staining, foreign material or debris on the gowns and lab coats.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
There is a potential that a catheter convenience set contains a 21G access needle instead of the correct 18G needle. If the 21G needle is used to gain vascular access then the guidewire included in the kit will not pass through the access needle to facilitate insertion of an introducer sheath and could therefore cause procedure delay or injury.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
NA-401D-1321 ASPIRATION NEEDLE, model no. NA-401D-1321 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to collect cells or tissue specimens in the respiratory organs.
Aomori Olympus Co.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
NEEDLEMASTER 3MMx 23G LOWER, model no. NM-610L-0523 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
Aomori Olympus Co.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue associated with the improper installation of the Precision 600FP monitor suspension. A partial detachment of the monitor suspension could result in potential injury to a patient or operator.
Kendall Spill Kit, 6 Per Case, NonsterileI, BB6016K
Cardinal Health 200
Gowns included in the kits potentially have rips, holes, tears, incomplete and/or open seams, staining, foreign material or debris on the gowns.
Due to the incorrect filter assembly.
Due to a manufacturing error their is a potential that the sheath within the biopsy kit can separate during use if the tip is flexed or experiences bending stresses. This could result in need for surgical intervention to preclude or reverse permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
NEEDLEMASTER 6MMx 23G LOWER, model no. NM-610U-0623 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
Aomori Olympus Co.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
Manufactured with incorrect material, which may result in the stent being stiffer and potentially susceptible to degradation could potentially lead to breakage/fragmentation.
EMBLEM S-ICD Model A209
Boston Scientific
Electrical overstress may lead to device malfunction.