Reason: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the overhead Video Monitor Suspension involving Precision 500D Systems. There is a potential for the locking nut to loosen out of the Video Monitor Suspension yoke which could result in impact. This will not lead to an immediate fall of the suspended monitor since it will be held in place by the remaining bushing and
Distributed: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, NMI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV,NH,NJ, NM, NY, NC,ND, OH, OK OR, PA,SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY and the countries of CANADA, FRANCE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN ITALY, PANAMA, SAUDI ARABIA.Reason: Aspen Surgical is recalling Wound Closures because firm could not confirm sterility, after FDA sampling indicated the product may not be sterile. Using the recalled product could lead to infection which may require further treatment including the use of antibiotics. There have been no reports of injuries or illnesses as of 7/18/2013.
Distributed: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of Florida and in the countries of , Netherlands, and Reditch Worcestershire EnglandReason: Individual component's IFUs are not included with the kit.
Distributed: Nationwide Distribution.Reason: Medtronic is recalling certain lots of Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Reservoirs MMT-326A (1.8mL) and MMT-332A (3.0mL) used with Medtronic Paradigm insulin pumps because they may have increased risk for leaking. A leak in the reservoir may result in delivery of less insulin than intended. In addition, if there is a leaky reservoir and an insulin blockage occurs in the infusion set, the pump may not
Distributed: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherland, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Uruguay and Venezuela.Reason: Sorin Group is recalling certain lots of Edwards Lifesciences Suction Wand Model S099B due to presence of plastic particles inside the pouch.
Distributed: Nationwide DistributionReason: The firm initiated this recall of one lot (121402) of nanoPOINT Injectors after they noticed that Tyvek lids might have been damaged and, therefore, the stability of the sterile barrier might be negatively affected.
Distributed: Nationwide Distribution.Reason: On April 29, 2013 Olympus Surgical Technologies America R&D received results from an accelerated aging study conducted as part of a new market submission. The study found that one of 60 Dissector units that underwent 3 year accelerated aging failed the dye penetration test indicating that the seal on sterile packaging was compromised. The dissector products are labeled with a 3 year shelf life.
Distributed: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS,KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NY, NC, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA and WI., and the countries of BRAZIL, CHINA, AUSTRALIA, CHINA, GERMANY and INDIA.Reason: Endogastric Solutions, Inc. has received a limited number of reports relating to the loss of tissue mold control when operating the R2001 or R2002 EsophyX2 device. In one case, surgical intervention was necessary to remove the device.
Distributed: Distributed nationwide and Italy.Reason: Zimmer recently conducted a review of historic packaging validations completed. Based on this review, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a single Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a single packaging tray configuration, which
Distributed: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VI, and WI, and the countries of Singapore, Canada, Mexico, Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong.Reason: There is a possibility of elevated temperatures in the seat pad. In addition, the hospital cord set does not agree with the labeling (information in manual).
Distributed: Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, FL, IN, MN, NJ, NY, OH, RI, SC, SD, TX, and VA.