Cranial biopsy procedure software can enter a state where the biopsy depth gauge is no longer synchronized with the rest of the navigational information on the screen and may display an incorrect position of the biopsy needle, which may result in prolonged procedure, the need for additional surgical procedure, tissue injury.
There is a probable mislabeling of product. A Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Bifurcated Vasuclar Graft, SN 1259735369, 24 mm x 12 mm, REF Number M00202166241P0 is likely packaged inside of the carton instead of a Hemashield Gold Knitted Microvel Double Velour Bifurcated Vascular Graft; SN 1260004700; 18 mm x 9 mm; REF Number M002020851890 or a Hemashield Gold Knitted Microvel Double Velour Bifurcated Vascular Graft; SN 1259882880; 18 mm x 9 mm; Ref Number M002020851890.
Set screws securing the two gliding rods of the Extra Monitors (called 7th and 8th monitor) mounted on the Monitor Ceiling Suspension (MCS) can come loose, the Extra monitors might disengage from the Mounting Ceiling Suspension structure and fall down, may lead to patient, user or service engineer harm that may require medical intervention.
Specific lots may contain black debris on the exterior of the inner stylet and/or on the interior of the outer cannula. Local inflammatory reactions may occur if an affected product is used.
Suction Instruments were incorrectly calibrated so they may not meet the system accuracy specification for visual verification of device location in the patient anatomy. If the surgeon does not detect the accuracy error, this could lead to an intraprocedural delay, a potential for reversible tissue damage or damage to the carotid artery, CSF leak, or damage to optic nerve.
In May 2021, Leica Microsystems received one (1) complaint pertaining to the M220 F12 Surgical Microscope system. There was no patient injury reported for this complaint. However, the identified defect carries some potential injury risk. In the event that this defect may occur, the M220 optics carrier may unintentionally drop into the surgical field, risking contact with the patient.
Under certain circumstances, the WIRION filter assembly may become difficult to withdraw. Under such circumstances, alternative means may be necessary for withdrawal and the device may be prone to tearing or separating which may result in a risk for embolization.
Use of a TJF-Q180V with adhesive deterioration or other damages may pose a risk of endoscope contamination due to ineffective reprocessing or fluid invasion; contaminated endoscope can present an infection risk to patients.