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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls
Class I - Dangerous

During a complaint investigation it was determined that an error was observed within the instruction manual included with some scopes. Specifically, The Quick Connector Kits (QCK) and tray information, specified for the STERIS System 1E (SS1E) sterilization method within the instruction manual is incorrect. If the user uses SS1E to sterilize the impacted scopes and referred to the manual concerning the QCK information, the sterility of reprocessed scope cannot be guaranteed.

Aug 27, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Samples of 114gm tubes of Lemon Prep, collected during a Food and Drug Administration inspection on October 15, 2019 were tested and found to be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. Mavidon is recalling all products manufactured at their facility.

Dec 23, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

The action is being initiated due to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to a series of insulin pumps that are designed to communicate using a wireless radio frequency (RF). An unauthorized person could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby insulin pump to change settings and control insulin delivery.

Jun 27, 2019 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

The action is being initiated due to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to a series of insulin pumps that are designed to communicate using a wireless radio frequency (RF). An unauthorized person could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby insulin pump to change settings and control insulin delivery.

Jun 27, 2019 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

The top seal of some of the pouches was compromised which can allow moisture to enter that can impact some antibiotics on the card.

Feb 5, 2020 Implants & Prosthetics View Details β†’

The action is being initiated due to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to a series of insulin pumps that are designed to communicate using a wireless radio frequency (RF). An unauthorized person could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby insulin pump to change settings and control insulin delivery.

Jun 27, 2019 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

The action is being initiated due to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to a series of insulin pumps that are designed to communicate using a wireless radio frequency (RF). An unauthorized person could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby insulin pump to change settings and control insulin delivery.

Jun 27, 2019 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

Embolization device delivery system may fracture at the distal section during device implantation. A weakened bond may result in unintended separation, where the distal portion of the device delivery system remains in the patient. If a Pipeline Flex embolization device has already been implanted successfully, there is no increased risk to patients due to this issue.

Feb 14, 2020 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

The firm has identified that packaging containing components of the hip replacement range are mislabeled. This could result in the product intended to be used for a procedure not included in the packaging resulting in a surgical delay.

Oct 9, 2019 Implants & Prosthetics View Details β†’

Firm has identified that the product may be at risk of incorrectly containing a tunneler with a barb tip meant to attach to a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct barb tip for a 9.6Fr catheter. This can result in a prolongation of operation.

Oct 1, 2019 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

False positive warning may occur after: 1) VNS Generator interrogated at 0mA normal output current, 2) Generator programmed to non-0mA output current, 3) In-session re-interrogation performed. Users instructed to lower output current and widen pulse width. Only system diagnostic testing evaluates output current. Users may conclude device malfunction, could lead to medical/surgical intervention.

Feb 4, 2020 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Bilirubin assays may exhibit a positive bias with patients on eltrombopag therapy

Feb 13, 2020 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

The medical procedure trays contain one or more recalled surgical gowns. The gowns were manufactured at locations that did not maintain proper environmental conditions. There is no assurance that the surgical gowns are sterile. An inadequately sterilized surgical gown could compromise a sterile field and increase the risk of a surgical site infection. Due to the configuration of the trays, the recalled gowns may come into contact with other components within the tray posing a risk of cross contamination.

Feb 18, 2020 Other Medical Devices View Details β†’