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1 recall

Vascutek Gelsoft Plus and Gelweave Vascular Grafts

Gelatin sealed woven polyester prostheses devices, designed for vascular repair, were incorrectly labeled with an additional month of shelf life.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

3 recalls

Olympus Single Use Biopsy Valve

The Olympus Single use Biopsy Valve can detach rubber fragments during use.

Moderate risk, FDA, Foreign object

Datascope CS100 and CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps

The CS100 Iabp and CS300 Iabp have battery runtime and cycle specifications that need to be updated.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

STA Liatest Free Protein S

The STA Liatest Free Protein S kit may show out-of-range results and underestimate free protein S levels in normal plasma.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

2 recalls

Aesculap MINOP Trocar

The Minop Trocar 150MM 4 Wking CHANNEL6.0MM may have a trocar shaft that is too long.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Atellica CH Urine Albumin (UAlb)

Atellica CH Urine Albumin may report falsely depressed results for samples above 40.0 mg/dL.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

4 recalls

Impella RP

The Impella RP devices have a sensor that may malfunction, causing sensor values to drift.

High risk, FDA, Device defect

Cobas Pro Integrated Solutions with Cobas C 503 analytical Units

The cobas pro integrated solutions with cobas c 503 analytical units have a software defect that can cause erroneous patient results.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

GE Healthcare Centricity Universal Viewer Zero Footprint Client

The viewer may show patient information that does not match the images displayed.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Olympus ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System Reusable Probes, Single Use Probes and Generator

The ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System can remain in a blinking phase waiting to recognize the transducer due to damage to the plug or receptacle.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

2 recalls

Medtronic Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer

The Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer has tubing incorrectly positioned, which may cause assembly issues.

Moderate risk, FDA, Manufacturing problem

Agiliti Adapt Pump

The Adapt Pump may not re-engage the Microclimate Management function after using Autofirm for 10 minutes.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

2 recalls

Medline Kits with Tego Connectors

Medline kits containing Tego Connectors may have silicone seal issues that can cause fluid leakage or air infusion.

Moderate risk, FDA, Contamination

Encore Medical Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis and EMPOWR 3D Knee Inserts

Knee and humeral socket implants contain incorrect labeling.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

3 recalls

Medline Sterile Saline Wound Wash and Convenience Kits

Medline Sterile Saline Wound Wash may not meet sterility requirements.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Olympus Resection and Inner Sheaths

Olympus Resection and Inner Sheaths have a ceramic tip that may break.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Olympus Cystoscope Outer Sheath

The Olympus Cystoscope Outer Sheath is being removed due to incompatibility with a GreenLight Laser that could damage the device tip.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

1 recall

Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit

The Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit has a software issue that may lead to overpressure events.

High risk, FDA, Software defect

4 recalls

Medline Convenience Kits and Surgical Drapes

Medline Convenience Kits and Surgical Drapes may not be sterile due to calibration issues in sterilization equipment.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Auris Health MONARCH Bronchoscopy Platform

Monarch Platform, Bronchoscopy has a software issue that may cause unanticipated robotic arm positioning.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

Stryker MOLLI 2 System, Introducers, Wand, OncoPen and Tablet

The Molli 2 System needs updated labeling because magnetized surgical tools can dislodge markers during tissue removal.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

Olympus Thunderbeat Surgical Devices

Firm is initiating a removal due to continued reports of adverse events.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

3 recalls

MediHoney Gel and Calcium Alginate Dressings

MediHoney dressings and gel may have packaging failures that could breach the sterile barrier.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Bard Broviac Single-Lumen CV Catheter Cutdown Tray

The Broviac catheter tray has damage to its outer tray that can compromise the sterile barrier.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Medline IV Administration and Extension Sets

IV administration and extension sets may leak, crack, or break, causing treatment delays, blood loss, infection, air embolism, or underdosage.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

1 recall

Intuitive Surgical da Vinci 5 Surgeon Console Viewer Display

The da Vinci 5 Surgeon Console Viewer Display has outdated firmware that may cause loss of 3D or complete visualization, potentially leading to injury.

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

3 recalls

Philips Azurion Systems

Azurion systems may move unexpectedly when the Reset Geometry button is pressed, even with a table lock active.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 RTCA Version

The Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 RTCA version may emit electromagnetic noise beyond acceptable limits.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments

ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments have a design issue with incorrect navigated array connection geometry.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

1 recall

Elekta Leksell GammaPlan Radionuclide RT Treatment Planning System

Leksell GammaPlan treatment planning software has an error that may cause incorrect patient location irradiation.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

2 recalls

Straumann WB Impression Post Closed Tray

The impression post closed tray contains magenta caps instead of brown.

Low risk, FDA, Device defect

Medline Medical Convenience Kits

Medline medical convenience kits may have an open seal on the packaging of the applicators.

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect

4 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

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

1 recall

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

6 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

Encore Medical EMPOWR Knee and Hip Implants

Empowr Acetabular System and Empowr 3D Knee Tibial Insert may have a packaging discrepancy that could cause surgical delay or revision surgery.

Moderate risk, FDA, Packaging defect

Medtronic MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump

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

Moderate risk, FDA, Software defect

Da Vinci X, Xi, and 5 Surgical Systems

The da Vinci surgical systems have a software error that can allow failing instrument arms to remain in use.

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

3 recalls

Philips Ingenia, MR 7700 and Evolution MR Systems

The potential for stiffness value errors when viewing exported MR Elastography (MRE) stiffness maps to viewer Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

Moderate risk, FDA, Device defect