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Surgical Instruments

🏥 Medical Devices 7,015 recalls

CP Medical Inc. is recalling five lots of Monoswift PGCL [poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Surgical Suture for failing to meet the minimum tensile strength as dictated by USP was not met over the length of the product's shelf life.

Sep 22, 2014 Surgical Instruments View Details →

MEDINVENTS, the manufacturer of the Spirotome" Soft-Tissue Biopsy Needle Set distributed by Cook Medical, has initiated a voluntary recall of these products. The recall has been initiated due to customer complaints that the protective caps were dislodged in the pouch. Further investigation disclosed potential dislodging of protective caps on the needle tips on other distributed products.

Sep 26, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

tubing within the system that drains CSF may leak or disconnect from the joints and may result in over- or under-drainage of CSF from the ventricular system or introduction of air into the ventricular system (pneumocephalus)

Sep 15, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Due to an anomaly in the packaging process, it is possible that a defective seal could be present that may allow a breach of the package's sterile barrier and may compromise the sterility of the product.

Aug 27, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Vygon has uncovered potential problems with membrane elasticity in the 896.038, Bionector Needleless connector and is issuing a voluntary recall of the 896.038, Bionector Needleless connector.

Aug 28, 2014 Surgical Instruments View Details →

tubing within the system that drains CSF may leak or disconnect from the joints and may result in over- or under-drainage of CSF from the ventricular system or introduction of air into the ventricular system (pneumocephalus)

Sep 15, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

tubing within the system that drains CSF may leak or disconnect from the joints and may result in over- or under-drainage of CSF from the ventricular system or introduction of air into the ventricular system (pneumocephalus)

Sep 15, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →
Class I - Dangerous

Arrow International, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall for product code AK- 12703, lot number RF3039028 because the label on the outer corrugate is labeled with the incorrect expiration date. All kits packaged within the corrugate are correctly labeled. There is no risk to the patient as the kits within the corrugate are labeled with the correct expiration date.

Sep 18, 2014 Surgical Instruments View Details →

EndoWrist Stapler 45 instrument for the da Vinci Si System Model Number: IS3000 Product Usage: For use with da Vinci Si System. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, ultrasonic shears, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, stabilizers, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign and malignant tumors classified as TI and T2, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and thoracoscopically assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures). It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.

Intuitive Surgical

Class I - Dangerous

Intuitive is issuing an urgent product notice to all users of the EndoWrist Stapler 45 to discontinue use due to reports of inability to remove the stapler from tissue.

Sep 18, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

The small extraction peg of the Charnley Pin Retractor and Handle set is breaking from the pin.

Aug 27, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

An investigation identified that high level friction may exist between the needle and Mamba suture passer instrument, causing the needle to break during use.

Sep 26, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

An investigation identified that high level friction may exist between the needle and Mamba suture passer instrument, causing the needle to break during use.

Sep 26, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

An investigation identified that high level friction may exist between the needle and Mamba suture passer instrument, causing the needle to break during use.

Sep 26, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

Correction due to the detection of a motor sensor failure in the Patient Cart instrument arms of the da Vinci Xi (IS4000) Surgical Systems after a mid-procedure restart.

Sep 11, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →

JustRight Surgical is recalling specific lots of JustRight 5mm Stapler and Reload products because they may deliver poor distal staple formation, past the end of the knife cut.

Aug 27, 2014 Surgical Instruments View Details →

UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter may develop cracks on the red (arterial) luer during attachment or manipulation.

Jun 5, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →