Other Medical Devices

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue which affects all Patient Date Modules produced from April 2007 through June 2010, encompassing Fiscal Week 13, 2007 through 26, 2010 due to fluid ingress into the top cover assembly which can result in heat buildup.

The firm Anspach Effort of Palm Beach Gardens, FL initiated a voluntary removal of the Pneumatic Drill System, including the motor hand-piece, Auto Lube foot control, without a pressure relief valve (PRV) due to the hand piece's outer hose can rupture without warning if the air flow is blocked during use..

TransAmerican Medical Imaging is recalling certain lots of TMI Spectre Wireless Footswitch/Hand switch for GE OEC 9800/9900 and Philips FDS and FDB Cath Labs due to potential safety issue related to the use of this product producing uncommanded X-ray.

A sharp edge on the cannulated tip of the device may damage or cut a suture.

During a recent review of documentation Anspach determined that the current directions for use for the MCA cutting burrs and MCA Micro Curved Attachment do not provide clear details regarding the intended use specifically for the MCA burrs. The MCA burrs are intended for use in delicate bone in otologic procedures such as cochleostomy. The use of the device in dense bone removal may result in cu

Certain lots of the Aesculap Hi Line XXS handpiece (part # GB790R) were recalled due to a possible failure of the handpiece.

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Over-Pressure Safety Valves not cleared with an indication for use on the arterial side of the extracorporeal bypass circuit.

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics issued a Product Correction Notification for VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-HBs Calibrators and Anti-HBs Quantitative Reagent Packs due to false positive results.

Stryker has received complaints associated with cracks and/or fracture of the Ball Impactor Tip and Rim Impactor Tip Instruments.

Mismarked and unmarked screws

Mismarked and unmarked screws

Error copying information to the clinical file and to the report when two 3D models are opened simultaneously on the sterEOS workstation