On June 15, 2017, STERIS identified that the purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate following steam processing causing cosmetic defects on the exterior of the pouch and in some instances, transference of the ink onto the device(s) contained within the pouch.
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On June 15, 2017, STERIS identified that the purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate following steam processing causing cosmetic defects on the exterior of the pouch and in some instances, transference of the ink onto the device(s) contained within the pouch.
On June 15, 2017, STERIS identified that the purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate following steam processing causing cosmetic defects on the exterior of the pouch and in some instances, transference of the ink onto the device(s) contained within the pouch.
Certain kits packed by the firm contain BD 22GA 1-1/2 inch SafetyGlide Non Sterile Bulk needles that may contain loose polypropylene foreign material above the release specification.
ST AIA-PACK¿ PROG II, Progesterone II Assay, Part Number: 025239
Tosoh Bioscience
Falsely elevated progesterone assay values will occur when using certain progesterone assay part numbers due to cross reactivity of DHEA-S, a metabolite of the DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) supplement.
Ultra Renew
Accord Media
Distribution of medical devices with unapproved green LED light used to treat hyperpigmentation
Certain kits packed by the firm contain BD 22GA 1-1/2 inch SafetyGlide Non Sterile Bulk needles that may contain loose polypropylene foreign material above the release specification.
Artis Zee and Zeego, Model Numbers: 10094135, 10094137, 10094141, 10094142, 10094143, 10280959, 10848283 & 10848354
Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Potential for liquid entry
On June 15, 2017, STERIS identified that the purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate following steam processing causing cosmetic defects on the exterior of the pouch and in some instances, transference of the ink onto the device(s) contained within the pouch.
Possible sterile barrier breach in the pouch of Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoir stand alone uncoated and Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoir stand alone Trillium coated products.
After multiple reprocessing cycles, the epoxy resin which holds the TCN Electrode in the hub can exhibit signs of damage. In some cases, this damage may result in the inability to fully remove blood and/or tissue residuals prior to cleaning and re-sterilizing the device.
The product is labeled with the incorrect expiration date.
Nine lots of 8.5 mm Polyaxial Pedicle Screws are at risk of breakage.
3-Way Standardbore Stopcock. Product Code: AMS-100.
Vygon MFG, Inc., dba/ Churchill Medical Systems
Vygon is conducting a voluntary recall of the products and lots listed in this recall, being initiated because our Tyvek supplier has notified Vygon of issues with their product, specifically the Tyvek may not be coated completely causing gaps in the adhesive used to seal the product packaging. This potential lack of adhesive may affect the sterility of the product.
Rapid fFN cassettes were manufactured with material (A137 ascites) from a new supplier (SDIX). The products were distributed to customers before FDA approved the change to use the material from SDIX.
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. (FMSU) identified a potential failure with our Mammography system. The acquisition workstations, FDR¿1000AWS, FDR-2000AWS, FDR-3000AWS, and CR¿IR363AWS assign a unique ID number to every image study but very rarely, with the acquisition workstation software versions, VS.O, VS.1, VS.2 , V6.0, V6.1, and V7.0, the system may assign the same ID number to a new set of images that was already assigned to the previous set of images due to the error in ID number generation logic. If an Image with this error (with duplicate ID number) Is transmitted to PACS, it may overwrite the image already stored on PACS.
Complaints were filed claiming the material consistency was too soft and too sticky in comparison to its usual consistency, causing unexpected handling for the user during packing and contouring.
Disposable Curved Circular Staplers Product Usage: Staplers have application throughout the alimentary tract for end-to-end, end-to-side, and side-to-side anastomoses.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
There is a potential for the devices to create staples that do not meet formed staple height specifications which can result in malformed staples.
CVC Tray Pediatrics. Product Code: AMS-9335CP-2.
Vygon MFG, Inc., dba/ Churchill Medical Systems
Vygon is conducting a voluntary recall of the products and lots listed in this recall, being initiated because our Tyvek supplier has notified Vygon of issues with their product, specifically the Tyvek may not be coated completely causing gaps in the adhesive used to seal the product packaging. This potential lack of adhesive may affect the sterility of the product.
Complaints were filed claiming the material consistency was too soft and too sticky in comparison to its usual consistency, causing unexpected handling for the user during packing and contouring.