Diagnostic Equipment

The assay is demonstrating a higher frequency of results greater than 10 ng/mL compared to alternate platforms.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has received reports indicating the collimator cart rear casters may become loose.

With this software version, the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) value displayed is extremely high (20.1) and physiologically invalid.

Hospira MedNet 5.5, 5.8.1, and 5.8.2 contains software defect where the dosing units of "nanog/kg/min" and "milliUnits/min" are not sent to a Plum A+ device (Version 13.40, 13.41, and 13.4.2) via Auto Programming when those dosing units are not properly established in the customized drug library. A dosing unit mismatch of "nanog/kg/min" or "milliUnits/min" on an unmatched medication will produce a

Labeling on units shipped prior to May 16th, 2014 did not contain the statement "This product contains dry natural rubber" as required by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical devices. The non-slip pads at the bottom of the unit contain dry natural rubber. One incident of an allergic reaction in a sensitized individual has been reported.

Two lots of screws were commingled. Screws with etching and machining for lot number 62629432 were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62628759; and screws with etching and machining for lot number 62628759 were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62629432. The affected product was distributed between 3/6/14 and 4/21/14.

When beginning a procedure to start the gantry and CT Host, a Close Estop message may appear to the operator, but disappears before action can be taken. If this occurs it results in an inability to close E-Stop and the system is not operational for clinical use. This problem occurs randomly.

Medtronic Neurosurgery is recalling the Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring Systems because the patient line tubing in the Duet External Drainage and Monitoring Systems may become disconnected from the patient line stopcock.

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to a collimator installation error during a service maintenance activity involving the Proteus XR/a and Revolution XR/d X-ray imaging systems. . There was a reported incident of a collimator fall which caused a serious patient injury.

GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to a collimator installation error during a service maintenance activity involving the Proteus XR/a and Revolution XR/d X-ray imaging systems. . There was a reported incident of a collimator fall which caused a serious patient injury.

Harmony1 models of the Harmony Bucky is incorrectly labeled in that the label does not list the manufacturer address, the date of manufacture, or a statement of compliance with 21 CFR Subchapter J.

LED battery chargers may prematurely fail and will not charge the LED battery as intended

The inner catheter of some Langston V2 Dual Lumen Catheters have separated from the device hub during contrast pressure injections. This may require an intervention to retrieve the separated piece from the patient to prevent injury.

Integra Lifesciences is recalling NewPort System MIS Rod, 2 because it may be up to 30 degrees offset from specification requirements causing misalignment with the inserter. This could potentially result in the lordosis of the rod not aligning with the handle when the inserter is used in accordance with the current NewPort MIS System Surgical Technique.

Springs contained in the access door hinge assembly on the Walk Away Plus instruments are becoming detached causing premature failure of the hinge assembly and a potential safety issue for the customers.

Software Version 02-26, when used with the Central Nursing Station (CNS) 6201, (PU-621 RA) may unexpectedly and without warning reboot, resulting in a period of approximately 3 minutes during which time the system does not display patient data and does not emit alarms based on that data should they be appropriate.

The solid phase reagent in some of the ADVIA Centaur¿ TnI -Ultra ReadyPacks¿, lot 084, is darker in appearance, creating a potential for incorrect control and patient results.

Laser cooling fans and internal fan of the associated fluidics cart are not operational.

There is a potential measurement error with the Auto-Stats (auto statistics) measurement tool on the ACUSON S Family ultrasound system.

Illumipro-10 instruments may have Block B chambers operating at an incorrect temperature as a result of incorrect temperature calibration.