ULTRAtab Laboratories recalled Acetaminophen and electrolyte tablets that were later placed into Total Resources Intl kits. Acetaminophen and electrolyte tablets were recalled due to a Fluid Bed Drier exhaust system breach, which presents the possibility of cross-contamination where the potential contaminations are well known API's at well below efficacious dose levels.
Medical Devices Recalls
Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices
Voalte Nurse Call System provides a comprehensive communication and information system that places patient calls, staff calls, and emergency calls.
Baxter Healthcare
Firm discovered a firmware memory leak with a supplier-manufactured component.
DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument REF B1018-440
Beckman Coulter
WalkAway Instruments may have been assembled with the incorrect AC power entry connector inlet with is rated at 1 ampere current rating rather than the correct current rating of 10 ampere
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products LH Reagent Pack Product Code: 1350198
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Falsely high or delayed patient and QC results may occur due to low end imprecision. VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products FSH, LH and Prol Reagents Low End Imprecision. Low-level quality control (QC) and patient samples at the low end of the Measuring (Reportable) Range when using VITROS FSH, LH and Prol Reagent. Calibration failures, driven by imprecision observed with Calibrator Level 1.
Getinge 9100-Series Washer Disinfector models: 9120E, 9125E, 9127E, 9128E, 9122EW, 9128EW.
Getinge Usa Sales
Inadequate documentation verifying whether device installation has been executed in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. This can lead to installation failure modes and hazardous situations.
Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use, Patient Manual, and Emergency Responder Guide for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.
BioPlex 2200 REF 12000670 ToRC IgM Reagent Pack
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Performance concerns for the CMV IgM analyte. Analyte has demonstrated variable elevated background depending on the handling of the reagent pack.
HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System, Model Number 1521DE, MONITOR 1521DE EXPLORE TECH
Heartware
Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use, Patient Manual, and Emergency Responder Guide for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.
Affinity Hydroactive Impression Material Heavy Body Regular Set 12PK- A vinyl poly siloxane material used to create, via impression, a reproduction of tooth and gum structure. Product ID: 013912
Clinician's Choice Dental Products
Wrong compression material - Template Ultra Quick matrix Material was packaged instead of the Heavy Body viscosity as indicated on the outer packaging of the 12PK
Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use, Patient Manual, and Emergency Responder Guide for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.
Updated Instructions for Use (IFU) for EXALT Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope highlight the known risk of perforation and provide best clinical practices related to insertion, advancement, and removal of this device.
Firm has observed increased rate of customer complaints related to separation of the balloon or catheter hub from the delivery catheter during delivery system withdrawal causing procedural delay and possible administration of additional anesthesia and contrast which may impact patients' renal function. Potential harms include occlusion or embolism and associated response, with specific outcomes such as amputation, embolism, loss of organ function, organ infarction, or tissue infarction. ***Updated June 2023*** Additional surgical stress caused by prolonged interventional surgery has the potential to lead to myocardial infarction or death.
Firm has observed increased rate of customer complaints related to separation of the balloon or catheter hub from the delivery catheter during delivery system withdrawal causing procedural delay and possible administration of additional anesthesia and contrast which may impact patients' renal function. Potential harms include occlusion or embolism and associated response, with specific outcomes such as amputation, embolism, loss of organ function, organ infarction, or tissue infarction. ***Updated June 2023*** Additional surgical stress caused by prolonged interventional surgery has the potential to lead to myocardial infarction or death.
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products FSH Reagent Pack- IVD 1931922
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Falsely high or delayed patient and QC results may occur due to low end imprecision. VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products FSH, LH and Prol Reagents Low End Imprecision. Low-level quality control (QC) and patient samples at the low end of the Measuring (Reportable) Range when using VITROS FSH, LH and Prol Reagent. Calibration failures, driven by imprecision observed with Calibrator Level 1.
Updated Instructions for Use (IFU) for EXALT Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope highlight the known risk of perforation and provide best clinical practices related to insertion, advancement, and removal of this device.
CK MB Calibrator, Catalogue Number CK2393
Randox Laboratories
Randox have realigned CK-MB Calibrator, CK2393, lot number 4410CK. Calibrating with the new value will cause a positive shift of approximately 6% with both Quality Controls and Patient Samples.
HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Controller, Model Number 1420-Controller 2.0
Heartware
Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use, Patient Manual, and Emergency Responder Guide for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.
Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use, Patient Manual, and Emergency Responder Guide for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.
Updated Instructions for Use (IFU) for EXALT Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope highlight the known risk of perforation and provide best clinical practices related to insertion, advancement, and removal of this device.
Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use, Patient Manual, and Emergency Responder Guide for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.