Medical Devices Recalls

Hazard: GE HealthCare has become aware of a potential issue on certain Revolution CT and Revolution Apex series CT systems (please see affected product details and the Appendix) that can result in coolant fluid (glycol) leaking onto the floor near the base of the gantry. The fluid is visible as it has a blue color. It is not corrosive and is not at a harmful temperature. However, there is a potential for injury if the fluid is not noticed and a person slips and/or falls.

Hazard: GE HealthCare has become aware of a potential issue on certain Revolution CT and Revolution Apex series CT systems (please see affected product details and the Appendix) that can result in coolant fluid (glycol) leaking onto the floor near the base of the gantry. The fluid is visible as it has a blue color. It is not corrosive and is not at a harmful temperature. However, there is a potential for injury if the fluid is not noticed and a person slips and/or falls.

Hazard: Affected devices have a smaller diameter than expected and may potentially result in inadequate ventilation to the patient. Patient may experience hypoxia, underdose, or cardiopulmonary collapse.

Hazard: One component of the kit was shipped with an expiration date of 30Sep2024 while the Certificate of Analysis (COA) indicated an expiration date of 30Apr2025.

Hazard: Possibility for the obturator to break (separate).

Hazard: Tissue approximation straps (zip-ties) have broken before or during implantation so firm developed an interim zip-tie conditioning method submerging zip-ties in 104-degrees F sterile saline solution for 60 min prior to implantation to rehydrate the zip-tie straps. Broken zip-ties not observed during procedure could lead to future hernia recurrence, recurrent surgery to correct a large herniation.

Hazard: Customer-designed sterile surgical procedure packs contain latex components as specified; but, the content label sealed within the transparent sterile pouch contains the symbol for a latex-free product. If users or patients with latex sensitivity come into contact with latex, an allergic reaction may occur.

Hazard: Batteries may deplete over time while not in use if devices are stored without being plugged in to wall outlet. Depleted batteries may lead to tablet connectivity issues.

Hazard: Due to the inner diameter of the suction tubing connector being smaller than the suction canister lid port connection. This size difference, combined with the durometer of the plastic material, makes the assembly to a suction canister lid port difficult. This could result in inadequate suction and cause a delay in patient care.

Hazard: The initial current in certain chargers may lead to overheating and damage to the power resistors on the Alternating Current (AC) controller during the power-on sequence of the laser system, resulting in the laser system to not power on.

Hazard: Patient chart stickers provided inside the packaging may incorrectly identify ET Rigid Abutments as Regular version whereas the actual product is a Mini version; and identify the ET Multi Abutments as Mini version whereas the actual product is a Regular version

Hazard: Patient chart stickers provided inside the packaging may incorrectly identify ET Rigid Abutments as Regular version whereas the actual product is a Mini version; and identify the ET Multi Abutments as Mini version whereas the actual product is a Regular version

Hazard: Patient chart stickers provided inside the packaging may incorrectly identify ET Rigid Abutments as Regular version whereas the actual product is a Mini version; and identify the ET Multi Abutments as Mini version whereas the actual product is a Regular version

Hazard: Patient chart stickers provided inside the packaging may incorrectly identify ET Rigid Abutments as Regular version whereas the actual product is a Mini version; and identify the ET Multi Abutments as Mini version whereas the actual product is a Regular version

Hazard: Patient chart stickers provided inside the packaging may incorrectly identify ET Rigid Abutments as Regular version whereas the actual product is a Mini version; and identify the ET Multi Abutments as Mini version whereas the actual product is a Regular version

Hazard: Patient chart stickers provided inside the packaging may incorrectly identify ET Rigid Abutments as Regular version whereas the actual product is a Mini version; and identify the ET Multi Abutments as Mini version whereas the actual product is a Regular version

Hazard: Telcare, LLC has received customer complaints related to battery expansion/swelling for its Philips Connected Blood Glucose Meter (i.e., BGM 4 brand name) Monitoring System.. The issue was identified by post market surveillance data (customer complaints) - events of battery expansion/swelling and associated symptoms, e.g., leading to the device's removable back cover (battery port) to separate. If there is a loss of primary function of the device due to the described device defect, an immediate health consequence that may result is prolonged hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia due to delay in treatment, as the blood glucose measurement is not available to guide treatment. In a worst-case situation, there is potential for battery swelling to result in explosion of the battery and/ or device. Exposure to explosion, and subsequently projectiles from the explosion, may result in several immediate health consequences, including concussion, headache, dizziness, eye irritation, blurred vision, eye injury, and vision impairment.

Hazard: The machine side connector of the filter HME may be occluded by plastic which prevents proper airflow. The issue may lead to ventilation bag malfunction in which the user is unable to inflate/deflate properly during manual ventilation. Potential risks to health include oxygen deprivation, leading to respiratory distress and medical complications.

Hazard: The machine side connector of the filter HME may be occluded by plastic which prevents proper airflow. The issue may lead to ventilation bag malfunction in which the user is unable to inflate/deflate properly during manual ventilation. Potential risks to health include oxygen deprivation, leading to respiratory distress and medical complications.

Hazard: In situations where two images with differing Fields of View (FOV) complete an image fusion, an incorrect, elevated Maximum Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) within MIM Software versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.6.could result.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Hazard: All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.