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Potential to develop leaks at the inner core of Cell Saver¿ 5/5+ and Cell Saver¿ Elite¿/Elite¿ +125ml and 225ml bowl sets. Which could result in fluid being trapped inside the bowl core, causing a long empty device error message with the possibility of incomplete washing.
Microscopic tears of the sterile pouch may compromise sterility
Potential to develop leaks at the inner core of Cell Saver¿ 5/5+ and Cell Saver¿ Elite¿/Elite¿ +125ml and 225ml bowl sets. Which could result in fluid being trapped inside the bowl core, causing a long empty device error message with the possibility of incomplete washing.
Microscopic tears of the sterile pouch may compromise sterility
Potential to develop leaks at the inner core of Cell Saver¿ 5/5+ and Cell Saver¿ Elite¿/Elite¿ +125ml and 225ml bowl sets. Which could result in fluid being trapped inside the bowl core, causing a long empty device error message with the possibility of incomplete washing.
Microscopic tears of the sterile pouch may compromise sterility
This recall is an expansion of Z-3019-2017 and Z-3020-2017, which was initiated to fix the devices premature battery depletion, caused by electrical leakage on the circuit board assemblies of the Models 105 and 106 generators. *Note this recall occurred in November 2018.
Microscopic tears of the sterile pouch may compromise sterility
Potential to develop leaks at the inner core of Cell Saver¿ 5/5+ and Cell Saver¿ Elite¿/Elite¿ +125ml and 225ml bowl sets. Which could result in fluid being trapped inside the bowl core, causing a long empty device error message with the possibility of incomplete washing.
There is potential for the sterile wrap to become loose while in transit and compromise the sterile barrier.
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision
Ophthalmic viscosurgical device may be difficult to remove from the eye, leading to increased postoperative intraocular pressure requiring additional intervention. Also, reports of clogging of phacoemulsion equipment tubing, which may lead to delay in the procedure or ocular injury.
Potential to develop leaks at the inner core of Cell Saver¿ 5/5+ and Cell Saver¿ Elite¿/Elite¿ +125ml and 225ml bowl sets. Which could result in fluid being trapped inside the bowl core, causing a long empty device error message with the possibility of incomplete washing.
Microscopic tears of the sterile pouch may compromise sterility
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
Three issues found: i) The Map ROI options in the ROI list in the Structure Definition module may generate unintended ROI geometries ii) Elekta guard leaf behavior. There is an interoperability issue with Elekta regarding setting of guard leaves. iii)SSD, when intended as source-to-surface distance, it sometimes gives source-to-skin distance.To the best of our knowledge, these issues have not caused any patient mistreatment or other incidents. However, the user must be aware of the following information to avoid incorrect dose calculations during treatment planning.
Energetiq Technology
On September 27, 2019 Energetiq Technology (the manufacturer) discovered a problem with their EQ-400-RH-QZ and EQ-400-LH-BK products during routine manufacturing functional testing. It was noted that a safety interlock within the lamp does not function in a reliable manner to shut down the system if the laser collimator is removed from the lamp while the system is operating. This is a potential safety hazard for anyone working on or nearby the lamp.
Potential to develop leaks at the inner core of Cell Saver¿ 5/5+ and Cell Saver¿ Elite¿/Elite¿ +125ml and 225ml bowl sets. Which could result in fluid being trapped inside the bowl core, causing a long empty device error message with the possibility of incomplete washing.
The gas spring on the front and rear protective cover may fail. There is a low risk of injury to the user resulting from failure of the gas spring. Injury may include impact to the arms, hands or fingers.
Custom Healthcare Systems
A component (1961 TELFA PAD 2 X 3) contains LATEX and was used in the Medical Convenience Kit(PAK-19244). Case label and device label for product did NOT show that the Medical Convenience Kit contained LATEX.
Potential to develop leaks at the inner core of Cell Saver¿ 5/5+ and Cell Saver¿ Elite¿/Elite¿ +125ml and 225ml bowl sets. Which could result in fluid being trapped inside the bowl core, causing a long empty device error message with the possibility of incomplete washing.
Microscopic tears of the sterile pouch may compromise sterility