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Medical device and health technology recalls from FDA. Includes diagnostic equipment, implants, monitors, and therapeutic devices.
Holes have been identified in biopsy instrument packaging trays compromising the sterile barrier, which may lead to cross contamination, or the introduction of micro-organisms into the access site, which could lead to an infectious process, bacteremia, or sepsis.
mislabeling; EMG RLN monitoring kit labeling contains the incorrect tube size.
Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach
Due to packaging defects, sterility assurance and heparin activity may be compromised.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the PST 500 U Precision Surgical Table due to a potential issue with loose spring pins in the spindle drives. This can cause the tabletop to unexpectedly tilt or move at any time, even without active use of the surgical table. This could potentially result in unintentional patient movement during surgical procedures and/or preparation for surgical procedures, including transport.
Philips lntelliVue Patient Monitors MX400/450/500/550 Shipped or Upgraded with Incorrect Software Options. Changes were made to reflect some options becoming standard capabilities for software-version N.x. In the process, the entitlements of software options MOS, M06, and M20 were removed for software versions L.x and M.x. As a result of these changes Patient Monitors manufactured with or updated to the latest versions of software L.x or M.x will not offer the capabilities> Mmonitors with software version K.x may experience this issue too, due to software version K being out of support and the devices being provided with L.x entitlements offered by software options MOS, M06, and M20. Potential for incorrect or delayed treatment for the patient,
Philips lntelliVue Patient Monitors MX400/450/500/550 Shipped or Upgraded with Incorrect Software Options. Changes were made to reflect some options becoming standard capabilities for software-version N.x. In the process, the entitlements of software options MOS, M06, and M20 were removed for software versions L.x and M.x. As a result of these changes Patient Monitors manufactured with or updated to the latest versions of software L.x or M.x will not offer the capabilities> Mmonitors with software version K.x may experience this issue too, due to software version K being out of support and the devices being provided with L.x entitlements offered by software options MOS, M06, and M20. Potential for incorrect or delayed treatment for the patient,
Due to reported adverse events, Medline Industries, LP. is issuing a recall on specific SKUs and lots of 1500 cc semi-rigid liners manufactured from 09/2023-11/2023 due to the potential loss of suction or low suction during intermittent suction use.
Their is a potential for high background and off-target staining when using the monoclonal primary antibody which can result in false positive results.
Some lots of Capio SLIM do not consistently catch the suture after activation possibly resulting in a prolonged procedure or additional medical intervention.
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Due to reported adverse events, Medline Industries, LP. is issuing a recall on specific SKUs and lots of 1500 cc semi-rigid liners manufactured from 09/2023-11/2023 due to the potential loss of suction or low suction during intermittent suction use.
The LinkSymphoKnee Patella Sizing Template was incorrectly labeled. The markings on two arms of the instrument were mixed up because the triangular Patella Sizing Template was inserted upside down into the laser marking process.
If temperature management system fails to reach correct target water temperature while device is operating in patient control mode, due to sudden patient temperature changes/interruption in water flow/blockage of air flow by an obstruction or dirty filter, then system may not alert, and alarm absence may lead to hypothermia or hyperthermia, so a software update will be released to correct issue.
Catheters may contain a hole in the catheter tubing, which could result in leakage during the insertion process.
A potential issue with ARTIS icono systems equipped with a small detector and a corresponding collimator (model # 10843101) was identified. In very rare situations, the first x-ray release following patient registration may be performed with incorrect copper prefiltration. If the described issue occurs, the applied radiation dose rate may be higher than intended by the user.
Certain CADD Medication Cassette Reservoirs may exhibit a weakened weld joint between the medication bag and tubing due to a production equipment malfunction. This could result in a medication leakage.
The "DVOT brand" rapid test kits have not obtained the necessary authorization to be sold in the United States.
The adapter input plug can become damaged or broken. If the input plug is damaged, the metal contacts to the body of the AC adapter may be exposed or one or more of the AC mains prongs may separate from the input plug.
The "DVOT brand" rapid test kits have not obtained the necessary authorization to be sold in the United States.