Medical Devices Recalls

Hazard: During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and subjected to the ACS sterilization process. There is no supporting documentation stating the "piggybacked" components were assessed to determine if they were suitable for exposure to elevated temperatures for an extended period of time and further exposure to sterilization. As a result, the piggybacked components may (1) have a loss/lack of functionality, (2) loss of drug efficacy, if applicable, and (3) may have had higher than specified EO residuals.

Hazard: During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and subjected to the ACS sterilization process. There is no supporting documentation stating the "piggybacked" components were assessed to determine if they were suitable for exposure to elevated temperatures for an extended period of time and further exposure to sterilization. As a result, the piggybacked components may (1) have a loss/lack of functionality, (2) loss of drug efficacy, if applicable, and (3) may have had higher than specified EO residuals.

Hazard: During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and subjected to the ACS sterilization process. There is no supporting documentation stating the "piggybacked" components were assessed to determine if they were suitable for exposure to elevated temperatures for an extended period of time and further exposure to sterilization. As a result, the piggybacked components may (1) have a loss/lack of functionality, (2) loss of drug efficacy, if applicable, and (3) may have had higher than specified EO residuals.

Hazard: During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and subjected to the ACS sterilization process. There is no supporting documentation stating the "piggybacked" components were assessed to determine if they were suitable for exposure to elevated temperatures for an extended period of time and further exposure to sterilization. As a result, the piggybacked components may (1) have a loss/lack of functionality, (2) loss of drug efficacy, if applicable, and (3) may have had higher than specified EO residuals.

Hazard: During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and subjected to the ACS sterilization process. There is no supporting documentation stating the "piggybacked" components were assessed to determine if they were suitable for exposure to elevated temperatures for an extended period of time and further exposure to sterilization. As a result, the piggybacked components may (1) have a loss/lack of functionality, (2) loss of drug efficacy, if applicable, and (3) may have had higher than specified EO residuals.

Hazard: During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and subjected to the ACS sterilization process. There is no supporting documentation stating the "piggybacked" components were assessed to determine if they were suitable for exposure to elevated temperatures for an extended period of time and further exposure to sterilization. As a result, the piggybacked components may (1) have a loss/lack of functionality, (2) loss of drug efficacy, if applicable, and (3) may have had higher than specified EO residuals.

Hazard: During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and subjected to the ACS sterilization process. There is no supporting documentation stating the "piggybacked" components were assessed to determine if they were suitable for exposure to elevated temperatures for an extended period of time and further exposure to sterilization. As a result, the piggybacked components may (1) have a loss/lack of functionality, (2) loss of drug efficacy, if applicable, and (3) may have had higher than specified EO residuals.

Hazard: GE HealthCare has become aware of elevated levels of formaldehyde when the EVair or EVair 03 (Jun-Air) optional compressors are used with the CARESCAPE R860 or Engstr¿m Carestation/Pro ventilators, respectively. These elevated results were observed in preliminary testing that was conducted at an elevated room temperature of 40oC (104oF), at the lowest possible flow condition of 2 L/min (worstcase, minimum bias flow with no additional ventilation), and all of the gas being supplied from the compressor (i.e., FiO2 of 21% / no supplemental oxygen). GE HealthCare is continuing to evaluate the root cause for these elevated levels of formaldehyde. While these test conditions are not representative of typical clinical use conditions,GE HealthCare is taking this action to further reduce the potential for patient exposure.

Hazard: GE HealthCare has become aware of elevated levels of formaldehyde when the EVair or EVair 03 (Jun-Air) optional compressors are used with the CARESCAPE R860 or Engstr¿m Carestation/Pro ventilators, respectively. These elevated results were observed in preliminary testing that was conducted at an elevated room temperature of 40oC (104oF), at the lowest possible flow condition of 2 L/min (worstcase, minimum bias flow with no additional ventilation), and all of the gas being supplied from the compressor (i.e., FiO2 of 21% / no supplemental oxygen). GE HealthCare is continuing to evaluate the root cause for these elevated levels of formaldehyde. While these test conditions are not representative of typical clinical use conditions,GE HealthCare is taking this action to further reduce the potential for patient exposure.

Hazard: GE HealthCare has become aware of elevated levels of formaldehyde when the EVair or EVair 03 (Jun-Air) optional compressors are used with the CARESCAPE R860 or Engstr¿m Carestation/Pro ventilators, respectively. These elevated results were observed in preliminary testing that was conducted at an elevated room temperature of 40oC (104oF), at the lowest possible flow condition of 2 L/min (worstcase, minimum bias flow with no additional ventilation), and all of the gas being supplied from the compressor (i.e., FiO2 of 21% / no supplemental oxygen). GE HealthCare is continuing to evaluate the root cause for these elevated levels of formaldehyde. While these test conditions are not representative of typical clinical use conditions,GE HealthCare is taking this action to further reduce the potential for patient exposure.

Hazard: DiaSorin has identified that lots 136344, 136344A, 136344B, 136344C, 136520, 136520A, 136520B, 136520C, 136604, 136703, 136703A, 136703B, 136703C 136775of LIAISON HSV-2 Type Specific IgG assay may produce increased equivocal and/or false positive results.

Hazard: When the catheters are used with the EnSiteX EP System, the system does not correctly recognize the catheter as the appropriate product model and instead reads and displays it as a different model. This results in some features specific to the catheter do not appear on the display and the catheter image may also appear inverted.

Hazard: An issue on the Dual Live Compare feature on the bkActiv system could result in a measurement error.

Hazard: An incorrect electrical shock warning label may have been placed on the Liquid Cooling Cabinet (LCC) of affected MR systems. The caution symbol on the incorrect label has a white background instead of yellow, and the label is missing the high voltage warning symbol. This presents a potential risk of electrical shock for service personnel.

Hazard: An incorrect electrical shock warning label may have been placed on the Liquid Cooling Cabinet (LCC) of affected MR systems. The caution symbol on the incorrect label has a white background instead of yellow, and the label is missing the high voltage warning symbol. This presents a potential risk of electrical shock for service personnel.

Hazard: An incorrect electrical shock warning label may have been placed on the Liquid Cooling Cabinet (LCC) of affected MR systems. The caution symbol on the incorrect label has a white background instead of yellow, and the label is missing the high voltage warning symbol. This presents a potential risk of electrical shock for service personnel.

Hazard: An incorrect electrical shock warning label may have been placed on the Liquid Cooling Cabinet (LCC) of affected MR systems. The caution symbol on the incorrect label has a white background instead of yellow, and the label is missing the high voltage warning symbol. This presents a potential risk of electrical shock for service personnel.

Hazard: An incorrect electrical shock warning label may have been placed on the Liquid Cooling Cabinet (LCC) of affected MR systems. The caution symbol on the incorrect label has a white background instead of yellow, and the label is missing the high voltage warning symbol. This presents a potential risk of electrical shock for service personnel.

Hazard: An incorrect electrical shock warning label may have been placed on the Liquid Cooling Cabinet (LCC) of affected MR systems. The caution symbol on the incorrect label has a white background instead of yellow, and the label is missing the high voltage warning symbol. This presents a potential risk of electrical shock for service personnel.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.

Hazard: BD (C.R. Bard) has received user complaints reporting that during use of BD Bard NG Sump Tubes with ENFit Connectors, inadequate or reduced suction, decompression, and drainage occurred.