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5 recalls

Trividia Health TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Meter Owner's Booklets and Instructions

The labeling for True Metrix blood glucose meters does not adequately explain the E-5 error code, which could delay treatment.

High risk, FDA, Labeling error

Philips Brilliance iCT and Spectral CT Scanners

Spectral CT 7500 on Rails may have fasteners not torqued to specification, potentially causing rotor parts to become unsecured and expelled.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Hologic Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable Needle

The Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needle contains particulates that can be deposited into breast tissue during use.

Moderate risk, FDA, Foreign object

Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Diagnostic Catheters

Reprocessed catheters may contain small particles of residual material.

High risk, FDA, Foreign object

Medline Suction Catheter Kits and Intubation Tray

Medline Suction Catheter Kits and Intubation Tray may contain a smaller 8 Fr catheter, which can cause airway obstruction.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

3 recalls

Olympus Sphincterotomes

Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V devices may deform and lose performance.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Maquet Cardiopulmonary Bubble Sensor

The Bubble Sensor has a durability issue with its connecting cable that can cause damage or loose contact.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Boston Scientific AXIOS and HOT AXIOS Stent and Delivery Systems

AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery-Enhanced Delivery Systems may have deployment and expansion issues.

High risk, FDA, Device defect

2 recalls

Changchun Wancheng Bio-Electron Urine Test Strips and Cassettes

Changchun Wancheng Bio-Electron Urine Test Strips and Cassettes may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic results by lay persons.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Vortex Surgical Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments

Volk Single Use Vitrectomy Lenses may have voids in the seal of Tyvek pouches, which could lead to infection.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

1 recall

Siemens SOMATOM X.Ceed and NAEOTOM Alpha Software Applications

CT software applications lack FDA clearance and may be removed from certain systems.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

4 recalls

VITEK 2 Gram-negative Susceptibility Cards

Issue may lead to QC failure or false resistant results.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Vantive Prismaflex and Oxiris Dialyzer Sets

The Prismaflex Set deaeration chamber may dislodge from the Control Unit.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Medtronic MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump

A software issue may cause Pump Error 43 or 41, suspending insulin delivery.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

Tornier Perform Reversed Perip Screw

Screws labeled 5.0mmx18mm are actually 5.00mmx14mm, which may cause a delay or increase risk of failure.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

2 recalls

Beckman Coulter DxH Diluent and DxH ECO Diluent

Coulter DxH Diluent and ECO Diluent can cause elevated platelet background counts with use.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knives KD-640L and KD-645

A deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

1 recall

Miach Orthopaedics BEAR Implant

The BEAR Implant has an incorrect expiration date on its label.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

3 recalls

Broselow Pediatric Emergency Tape and Organizers

Broselow Pediatric Emergency Tape and Organizers contain potentially harmful dosing errors for Vecuronium, Flumazenil, and Ketamine.

High risk, FDA, Device defect

Medline Medical Procedure Convenience Kits

Medline medical procedure convenience kits contain a liquid adhesive whose tubing can crack during actuation.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Cardinal Health Chest Drainage Units and Accessories

Chest drainage units may not show tidaling or bubbling when used on infants, which could lead to inadequate treatment.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

2 recalls

Canon Alphenix Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems

As a result, ceiling lateral movement may no longer be possible, abnormal noise may be generated from the suspension system and a sensor error may be displayed.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

NIPRO Conductivity Standard Solutions

Conductivity Standard Solution has a defect that can cause incorrect conductivity values for dialysate.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

1 recall

Cerapedics PearMatrix P-15 Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft

The bone graft has an incorrect expiration date.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

3 recalls

Community Products Rifton Equipment TRAM and E-Pacer Powered Lifts

The TRAM and E-Pacer have a potential for fraying on the body support strap.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

GVS TM SQ40S Blood Transfusion Filter

The SQ40S Blood Transfusion Filter was released before quality control was complete, so sterility cannot be confirmed.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Philips Patient Information Center iX

The Patient Information Center iX software can modify event notification settings without user indication.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

3 recalls

Beckman Coulter LDL-Cholesterol Assay

Beckman Coulter identified that LDL Cholesterol OSR6x96 is not meeting the performance claim listed in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Sysmex America TS-10/TS-10H Tube Sorter

The TS-10/TS-10H Tube Sorter may unexpectedly disengage its lift, causing unintended downward movement.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Intuitive Surgical Ion Endoluminal System Vision Probe Bags

The Ion Vision Probe Bag may have a compromised or incomplete sterile pouch seal.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

1 recall

MicroPort HIPTURN Fem Head Trial 36mm Reusable

The Hipturn FEM Head Trial 36MM Reusable lacks FDA premarket authorization for U.S. distribution.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

6 recalls

ICU Medical Plum Duo and Plum Solo Infusion Pumps

ICU Medical Plum Duo and Plum Solo Infusion Pumps can prevent programming a piggyback flush, causing a violation message.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

Merit Medical Inflation Devices and Custom Kits

Inflation device handle may detach from the syringe during procedure.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

ICU Medical Tego Connector

The Tego Connector has a silicone seal that may bulge, separate, or tear, causing fluid leaks and therapy interruption.

Moderate risk, FDA, Contamination

Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump

The SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump has defective grease that may cause over-infusion or free-flow.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Mazor Robotics Mazor X Robotic Guidance System

The Mazor X robotic guidance system has software errors that can result in incorrect surgical instrument positioning during spinal surgery.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

GE Healthcare Omni Legend PET Scanners

Omni Legend systems may show a streaking artifact in PET scan images.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

5 recalls

Thoratec CentriMag Blood Pump and Kits

The CentriMag blood pump may not fit into the motor and may not lock securely, which could lead to stroke, embolism, or death.

Moderate risk, FDA, Foreign object

Hologic ThinPrep CytoLyt Solution Buffered Cell Wash Solution

ThinPrep CytoLyt Solution, a buffered cell wash solution, is contaminated with Parengyodontium album.

Moderate risk, FDA, Contamination

ICU Medical Plum Duo Infusion System

The Plum Duo Infusion System may fail to produce audible alarms, alerts, or feedback for touchscreen inputs.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Medtronic Abre Venous Self-Expanding Stent System

The Abre Venous Self-Expanding Stent System may have a Nitinol anomaly causing reduced stent diameter and radial force, potentially leading to migration.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Intuitive Surgical da Vinci SP Access Port Kit

The da Vinci SP Access Port Kit may develop cracks, potentially causing a sterility breach.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

4 recalls

Philips Azurion Systems

Philips Azurion Systems R3.0 have software issues that may cause loss of X-ray and other problems.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

Philips Azurion Systems

Philips Azurion Systems have software issues that may cause system restarts and positional errors.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

Diagnostica Stago Asserachrom HPIA Kits

Asserachrom HPIA can produce negative results due to a defect affecting every well in the impacted strip.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Medline Medical Procedure Convenience Kits

Medline medical procedure convenience kits can leak and emit vaporized saline that resembles smoke during use.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

1 recall

Philips Allura Xper FD10, FD20 and Biplane Systems

Philips Allura Xper systems may have a missing drip tray, allowing coolant to contact electrical components and cause short-circuits.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

3 recalls

Fresenius Kabi Ivenix Infusion System LVP Software

The Ivenix Infusion System LVP Software has instructions for LVP duration programming that are emphasized in the IFU.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

HANGZHOU BEVER MEDICAL DEVICES BD Ready-to-Use Hydrophilic Catheter

The BD Ready-to-Use Hydrophilic Catheter has a labeling error with an incorrect expiration date.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

Medline Kits With B. Braun IV Administration Sets

Medline kits containing B. Braun IV administration sets may have check valves that stick.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect