Medical Devices Recalls

Hazard: Identified higher-than-expected levels of endotoxin within the raw material used to produce Codman Surgical Patties and Strips that may have resulted in out-of-specification levels of endotoxin in finished goods

Hazard: Abbott has identified an increase of incidences regarding Error Code (EC) 9198 (Positive control is non-reactive) while using the Alinity m HR HPV AMP Kit and Alinity m STI AMP Kit. Certain invalidated positive assay controls can be traced to iron leaching into the Alinity m Lysis Solution from the lysis transfer pump in the Alinity m System.

Hazard: Abbott has identified an increase of incidences regarding Error Code (EC) 9198 (Positive control is non-reactive) while using the Alinity m HR HPV AMP Kit and Alinity m STI AMP Kit. Certain invalidated positive assay controls can be traced to iron leaching into the Alinity m Lysis Solution from the lysis transfer pump in the Alinity m System.

Hazard: Does not meet the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the standard IEC 60601-1-2. Electromagnetic interference occurring during a procedure may cause the device to malfunction requiring the replacement of the device. This could potentially result in a prolonged procedure and/or require additional medical intervention

Hazard: Epoxy used to seal the edge of the transducer into its paddle exceeded specification. This variability could attenuate the ultrasound signal with a potential impact on the quality of images obtained from the probes.

Hazard: Due to an out of tolerance tool being used on monitor/defibrillator systems.

Hazard: During product testing, Olympus identified an intermittent loss of function of the OFP-2 Flushing Pump caused by an internal component connection failure.

Hazard: The beds have a potential for an interface issue with the Rauland Responder 5 Nurse Call System where the bed exit system will alert at the bed, but may fail to send a remote alert through the nurse call system.

Hazard: Damage to the battery pack may have caused a short to a capacitor within the battery pack. While the battery encasement is designed to be flame retardant, a short to the capacitor could lead to melting of the battery pack case. If this issue occurs, the battery pack charging circuit may become inoperable.

Hazard: As a result of product complaints, breathing circuits are experiencing discolored fluid which are formed when therapy was being given with specific medication through the nebulizer cup. Discoloration is caused by a reaction between medicated mist and an inadvertent/unapproved addition of a nickel coating on the spring component.

Hazard: Prior to current established manufacturing practices, higher levels of airborne formaldehyde exposure from newly manufactured incubators could be seen during clinical use that would rapidly decrease over a week. Affected customers were notified in June 2023 to run incubators for a week to potentially off gas any residual airborne formaldehyde. The general scientific consensus is that sensory irritation of the eyes is the most sensitive endpoint with respect to exposure to airborne formaldehyde and is the adverse effect clinically experienced at the lowest concentration.

Hazard: Prior to current established manufacturing practices, higher levels of airborne formaldehyde exposure from newly manufactured incubators could be seen during clinical use that would rapidly decrease over a week. Affected customers were notified in June 2023 to run incubators for a week to potentially off gas any residual airborne formaldehyde. The general scientific consensus is that sensory irritation of the eyes is the most sensitive endpoint with respect to exposure to airborne formaldehyde and is the adverse effect clinically experienced at the lowest concentration.

Hazard: There were reports of the silicone detaching from the Jaws of the Harvesting Tool during use.

Hazard: Patients using the Model 2939 myLUX Patient Application on their Apple mobile device (e.g., iPhone) may not be transmitting data from their Insertable Cardiac Monitor to the LATITUDE Clarity website.

Hazard: Mislabeled Glo Cath Label (attached to the device) states: 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm however the balloon is 8.5mm, 9.5mm and 10.5 mm and may result in prolonged surgery. All other labeling is correct for the balloon, including the Shelf Box with Front Box Label and Circular Star Label and the balloon Pouch

Hazard: The ratchet and pawl had an out of tolerance geometry which exhibited as the left bobbin would not lock.

Hazard: The reason for this recall is PTS Diagnostics, Inc. received complaints of non-matching cartridge and analyzer codes within the product test system box. Use of cartridges and analyzers with non-matching codes may result in inaccurate test results as components within each lot number are meant to be used together, and not mixed between lots. Therefore, the test results may possibly lead to Hemoglobin A1C positive or negative bias results. While the product is for monitoring only, over recovery with a higher than accurate value can be an indication for increased therapy; such as physical activity, weight reduction, meal management, pharmaceutical therapy.

Hazard: Ad-Tech is recalling these A-Style SD Depth Electrodes because a label discrepancy was identified on A style contact SD electrodes where the MR Conditional symbol was incorrectly placed instead of the MR Unsafe symbol. The A style contacts were not cleared for MR Conditional use. Our records indicate you have received one or more of the affected lots listed above.

Hazard: Ad-Tech is recalling these A-Style SD Depth Electrodes because a label discrepancy was identified on A style contact SD electrodes where the MR Conditional symbol was incorrectly placed instead of the MR Unsafe symbol. The A style contacts were not cleared for MR Conditional use. Our records indicate you have received one or more of the affected lots listed above.

Hazard: Ad-Tech is recalling these A-Style SD Depth Electrodes because a label discrepancy was identified on A style contact SD electrodes where the MR Conditional symbol was incorrectly placed instead of the MR Unsafe symbol. The A style contacts were not cleared for MR Conditional use. Our records indicate you have received one or more of the affected lots listed above.

Hazard: The firm received customer reports stating that the batteries and their connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and/or emitted smoke.

Hazard: The firm received customer reports stating that the batteries and their connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and/or emitted smoke.

Hazard: The firm received customer reports stating that the batteries and their connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and/or emitted smoke.

Hazard: The firm received customer reports stating that the batteries and their connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and/or emitted smoke.

Hazard: The firm received customer reports stating that the batteries and their connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and/or emitted smoke.

Hazard: The firm received customer reports stating that the batteries and their connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and/or emitted smoke.

Hazard: The firm received customer reports stating that the batteries and their connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and/or emitted smoke.

Hazard: The firm received customer reports stating that the batteries and their connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and/or emitted smoke.

Hazard: The firm received customer reports stating that the batteries and their connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and/or emitted smoke.

Hazard: Predict+ is being recalled for lack of pre-market clearance/approval.