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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

38,779 Total Recalls

Under certain fault conditions, the existing design may expose the operator to a hazardous voltage when contacting the metal enclosure (including mounting screws) around the up/down switch.

Oct 16, 2018 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

An amendment to the IFU and Service Manual is being issued to prescribe the replacement of the angulation chain after 8 years of service of the of the unit. After testing, it was found that due to metal fatigue under sever workload conditions, the angulation chain might fail before the expected lifetime of 10 years.

Nov 4, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

An amendment to the IFU and Service Manual is being issued to prescribe the replacement of the angulation chain after 8 years of service of the of the unit. After testing, it was found that due to metal fatigue under sever workload conditions, the angulation chain might fail before the expected lifetime of 10 years.

Nov 4, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential power issues with the Accu-ChekΒΏ Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

Sep 30, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential power issues with the Accu-ChekΒΏ Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

Sep 30, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

The electromagnetic noise exceeded the upper limit of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard (EMC: IEC 60601-1-2)

Feb 25, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

The products are labeled as Class II lasers. However, the level of laser radiation emitted by the distributed products may exceed the limit (1 mW) established for Class II lasers. These products would be more appropriately classified into laser Class IIIa (IEC Laser Class IIIR).

Nov 21, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential power issues with the Accu-ChekΒΏ Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

Sep 30, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

An amendment to the IFU and Service Manual is being issued to prescribe the replacement of the angulation chain after 8 years of service of the of the unit. After testing, it was found that due to metal fatigue under sever workload conditions, the angulation chain might fail before the expected lifetime of 10 years.

Nov 4, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

A component failure may lead to treatment interruption or incorrect source positioning.

Nov 18, 2019 Infusion Pumps View Details β†’

Potential power issues with the Accu-ChekΒΏ Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

Sep 30, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential power issues with the Accu-ChekΒΏ Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

Sep 30, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’
Class I - Dangerous

Due to a manufacturing issue affecting particular O-arm" O2 Imaging Systems, Medtronic has determined that the gantry tractor motor drive belt may loosen over an extended number of uses at a higher frequency in these systems. If the belt loosens, it may result in rotation of 3D images about the gantry isocenter. While the 3D image is anatomically accurate within the image itself and may be used to confirm therapy, its electronic registered location may be rotated relative to the actual physical position of the patient.

Nov 15, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

There is a potential hardware error for the iMRX System with a generator A100. A tolerance issue in the power supply of the generator control above a specific value may cause generator A100 failure. As a result, the X-ray tube will not be supplied with the required voltage and X-ray will not be possible

Nov 26, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment View Details β†’

Potential power issues with the Accu-ChekΒΏ Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

Sep 30, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

During the firm's review of May 2019 complaint data, a significant increase in Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument complaints were observed for Failure to Fire, Firing Problem, and Failure to Obtain Samples.

Oct 25, 2019 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential for one of the four temporal electrode cables used in with the ElectroTek EEG system having incorrect placement labels which could lead to incorrect placement of electrode for an EEG study.

Oct 11, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Sentiva generators may reset and become disabled within 60 days of enabling. Physicians can re-enable but devices will continue to be susceptible to resets. If a device experiences this issue, this may lead to additional surgery (premature replacement of generator), or patients may return to baseline seizure frequency or depressive symptoms due to cessation of intended stimulation.

Aug 22, 2019 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’