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1 recall

Percussionaire Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation and Phasitron Breathing Circuits

Labeling was updated to warn against using intrapulmonary percussive ventilation with volatile anesthetic delivery systems.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

8 recalls

Philips MRI Scanners and Upgrade Kits

Ingenia Blue Seal SE and Blue Seal XE export incorrect diffusion data when using Enhanced MR Dicom format.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

Cardinal Health 200 Presource Packs Containing Stryker StrykeFlow PS and AHTO Tube Sets

The tube sets may leak fluid during use, potentially causing a slip and fall.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

American Nitrile Blue Nitrile Patient Examination Gloves

Blue Nitrile Patient examination gloves may have tears, missing fingers, and debris, which can expose people to infectious pathogens or chemical agents.

Moderate risk, FDA, Contamination

United Imaging Computed Tomography and Positron Emission Tomography Systems

The systems have a software problem when Split or Local function is enabled and multiple RIS exams are merged into a single study.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

Heraeus PALACOS Bone Cement Mixing and Application Systems

Palacos R pro bone cement has a potential for monomer liquid leakage.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

EnCor EnCompass Breast Biopsy and Tissue Removal System Console

The breast biopsy system may experience errors that interrupt or prolong the procedure.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

McKesson, Alere, Fisher Scientific, and Henry Schein hCG Tests

HCG rapid tests may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, which may result in false positive result.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

HeartSine Samaritan PAD Public Access Defibrillators

HeartSine samaritan PAD defibrillators were distributed without the required Maintenance Supplement.

Low risk, FDA, Device defect

2 recalls

Medline Convenience Kits

The kits contain neurological sponges with potential for unexpected variability of endotoxin levels.

Moderate risk, FDA, Contamination

Baxter Pro+ MRS Surfaces for VersaCare

PRO+ MRS Surface for Versacare has an error in its UDI label that may lead to incorrect product identification.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

4 recalls

AVID Medical Halyard IV Start Kits

Halyard IV Start Kit NON-Sterile may have an open or incomplete seal on the applicator packaging.

Moderate risk, FDA, Packaging defect

AVID Medical Halyard IV Start Kits

Halyard IV Start Kit NON-Sterile may be contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides.

High risk, FDA, Contamination

Cardioroot Woven Collagen Coated Vascular Graft

The Cardioroot Woven Collagen Coated Vascular Graft failed water permeability acceptance criteria.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Imager II Angiographic Catheters

Imager II Angiographic Catheters may fracture or detach, leading to device fragments remaining or migrating.

High risk, FDA, Device defect

1 recall

NGenuity Patient Monitor with Capnography (ETCO2)

The patient monitor can show a Checkline Error alarm at setup, which may delay the procedure.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

2 recalls

ForeSight Elite Tissue Oximetry Cable

The ForeSight Elite Tissue Oximetry Cable has incorrect switching of channels 1 and 2 on the module and flag labels.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

Abiomed Impella Controllers

The Automated Impella Controller has defects in firmware and software that can affect pressure signal accuracy and cause unreliable signals.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

6 recalls

Philips Achieva, Ingenia, Intera and MR MRI Systems

A software issue can terminate an examination during image reconstruction if scan parameters are manually adjusted.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

Fresenius Medical Care CombiSet Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Sets

Communication to recommend reviewing the IFU and ensuring that all treatment preparation and handling steps are performed as instructed.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Maquet PowerLED 300 Concealed Lighting System

The PowerLED 300 Concealed Lighting System can detach at the junction between the spring arm and suspension arm and fall, causing potential injury.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

CooperSurgical INCA Infant Nasal CPAP Sets

The INCA Infant Nasal CPAP Complete Set may have a loose tubing connection, causing loss of pressure and reduced oxygenation.

High risk, FDA, Device defect

Midmark IQvitals Zone

A performance issue may result in inaccurate blood pressure readings when the Linear Deflation Method is used.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Olympus BiCOAG Hemostasis Probe

The Olympus BiCOAG Hemostasis Probe may have a ceramic tip that can detach.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

1 recall

CADD Yellow Medication Cassette Reservoir with NRFit Connector

Reservoirs may exhibit medication leakage at the joint between luer connector and tubing.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

9 recalls

Halyard Medical Trays

Haylard 18G Single Shot EPI Tray may have quality and sterility issues.

High risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System

Potential for failure of the tension bolt which would allow the spring arm to unexpectedly fall to its lowest position, which is approximately 25 inches (63.5 cm) from the ground.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Abiomed Impella Controllers

The Automated Impella Controller may have purge cassette recognition issues due to a purge flag component failure.

High risk, FDA, Device defect

Medline Convenience Kits for Anesthesia, Minor Procedures, Myringotomy and Cataract Surgery

Convenience kits may have open seals in sterile pouch packaging, which can compromise sterility and lead to contamination or patient infection.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Datex-Ohmeda Aisys Anesthesia Systems

Anesthesia Delivery Systems containing certain electronic gas mixer assemblies can automatically transition to Alternate O2 control.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Stryker Sustainability Solutions Ethicon XCEL Bladeless Trocars

Reusable access port system may crack or seperate during use.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Boston Scientific StoneSmart Connect Console

The StoneSmart Connect Console has power adapters with higher-than-expected resistance in the electrical grounding path.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Howmedica Osteonics Orthopaedic Implant Components

Orthopaedic implant components made from aged Uhmwpe may oxidize, causing wear and potential harm.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat

The hemostatic device has an issue with endoscope adherence and inability to spray powder.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

4 recalls

Straumann GM Helix Implant

The GM Helix Implant has a discrepancy between its packaging identification and the dimensions of the implant inside.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

GE Healthcare Centricity Enterprise Archive, Enterprise Archive, Centricity PACS, Centricity PACS Server, Workflow Core Services, and Core Services Hub Software

Centricity Enterprise Archive software may associate historical imaging data with the wrong patient, potentially causing misdiagnosis or delayed care.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Happiest Baby SNOO Sleep Sacks

Extra small and extra large SNOO Sleep Sacks have not been reviewed for safety and effectiveness by the FDA.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

BD Alaris Pump Infusion Sets

BD Alaris Pump Infusion Sets have performance data discrepancies that may lead to inappropriate pump performance.

High risk, FDA, Device defect

1 recall

Medline Convenience Kits

Medline Convenience Kits contain sterile applicators that may have fungal contamination, potentially causing serious infections.

High risk, FDA, Contamination

8 recalls

Bayer Medical Care MEDRAD Stellant FLEX Syringe Kit

The syringe kit may not be properly sterilized due to a manufacturing issue.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Maquet Percutaneous Insertion Kits and Guidewires

The packaging may not consistently maintain sterile barrier integrity.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Carescape Central Station

Carescape Central Station may not resume patient monitoring for at least 3 minutes after restart, delaying recognition of events.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Bravo CF Capsule Delivery Device

Capsule may fail to attach to the esophagus or detach from the delivery device.

High risk, FDA, Device defect

Philips Patient Information Center iX and Philips PIC iX Essentials

Philips Patient Information Center iX may freeze and become unresponsive due to software malfunction.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

StatStrip Glucose Meters

A software issue can cause the device to retain a previously scanned barcode, so a new patient's glucose result may be assigned to the previous patient's record.

High risk, FDA, Software defect

Bard Access Systems DuoGlide and Power-Trialysis Short-Term Straight Dialysis Catheter

Bard Access Systems is recalling its Power-Trialysis Short-Term Straight Dialysis Catheter because this is a downstream recall of class I recall RES 98777.

High risk, FDA, Device defect

ICU Medical IV and Oncology Administration Sets

Intravascular administration tubing sets may have black specks in drip chambers.

Moderate risk, FDA, Foreign object

1 recall

MedicaLyte and Citric Complete Concentrates

Hemodialysis concentrates contain high endotoxin levels.

Moderate risk, FDA, Contamination

4 recalls

Getinge PVC Thoracic Catheter

An Out of Specification result (OOS) related to bacterial endotoxin testing in a single lot of catheters.

Moderate risk, FDA, Quality testing problem

Lutronic DermaV Laser System

Utilizing higher fluences at 1064nm wavelength with current cryogen parameters may result in a spark/loud noise during treatment, potentially resulting in patient burn.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect