Medical Devices Recalls

Potential for difficulty in safety mechanism activation.

Lack of Packaging seal integrity may result in a sterile barrier breach.

The firm identified an error in the device temperature monitoring circuitry which is designed to interrupt energy delivery in the event of a primary cooling system failure. Use of an affected device in conjunction with a primary cooling system failure could lead to the applicator tip overheating and associated heat damage which could result in an allergic/toxic reaction, unintended tissue ablation, tissue burn, and/or a delay of treatment while an alternate device is located.

Potential for difficulty in safety mechanism activation.

Affected lots may be manufactured incorrectly with the radiopaque marker band located just below the Check-Flo proximal fitting instead of the distal tip. The issue may not be identified until the device is placed in the patient and viewed under fluoroscopy, leading to increased procedural time.

During a regular requalification review, affected flexible intubation video endoscopes did not achieve the required sterility assurance level. There is a risk that the patient may be exposed to a higher risk of infection.

Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination. On August 18, 2021, FDA published a Letter to Health Care Providers to further address this issue: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/stop-using-all-eco-med-ultrasound-gels-and-lotions-due-risk-bacterial-contamination-letter-health.

3.5x11.5mm implants were mislabeled as 3.5x10mm implants. In borderline cases where the bone quality is low and the bone ridge has a maximum indication for the implant height (10mm), if the incorrect implant is installed, it could result in damage to the nerve or adjacent bone structures/cavities.

Data provided in the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) submission was insufficient to determine that the assays were adequately validated for the intended use.

Packaged dental implant contains a different size then the size declared on the labeling.

Diagnostic ultrasound system with the specified software version and used in conjunction with a Fujifilm (formally Hitachi) transducer does not display the measurement results correctly with two cardiology measurement functions: Mitral Regurgitation Flow (MR Flow) Measurement; Mitral Valve (MV) Measurement. In addition there is an error in the instruction manual.

Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe Manufactured by Cardinal Health and placed into kits. Potential for the plunger to draw back after air has been expelled and reintroduce air back into the syringe.

Diagnostic ultrasound system with the specified software version and used in conjunction with a Fujifilm (formally Hitachi) transducer does not display the measurement results correctly with two cardiology measurement functions: Mitral Regurgitation Flow (MR Flow) Measurement; Mitral Valve (MV) Measurement. In addition there is an error in the instruction manual.

Data provided in the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) submission was insufficient to determine that the assays were adequately validated for the intended use.

The Aptio Automation Firmware for the ADVIA Centaur XP/XPT Interface Module may lead, in some cases, to an incorrect association of test results to sample ID. Incorrect association of test results could impact clinical interpretations and clinical decisions.

Packaged dental implant contains a different size then the size declared on the labeling.

Marketed without FDA clearance

Labeling error: MEDRAD Mark 7 Arterion Injection System Syringes (ART 700 SYR) labeled as Twist & Go Syringes (TAG 150 SYR)

Syringe Kits labeled for distribution OUS were inadvertently shipped to US customers.

Software error, the software can produce an incorrect interpretation of the table rotation if the table has been rotated by more than 4degrees in either direction. This can cause the 3D image reconstruction to be shown rotated by up to 5 degrees relative to the patient and to be used inappropriately by the system and result in incorrect treatment of the patient